Fulvicin

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Related to Fulvicin: Grifulvin, Grisovin

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Fulvicin - a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium

griseofulvin

antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, fungicide - any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

penicillin - any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service

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Some medications can alter the sense of taste, either blunting flavors or making some foods taste different or "off." Among the drugs that may have this effect are penicillin, an antifungal medication called griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin), the cholesterol-lowering drug cholestyramine (Questran), and medications used in chemotherapy for cancer.

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Halder, is an oral antifungal agent griseofulvin (brand names: Gris-Peg, Grisactin, Fulvicin P/G).