We know that, Ciclopirox olamine (used in preparations called Batrafen, Loprox, Mycoster, Penlac and Stieprox) is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses. It is most useful against Tinea versicolor.
According to a new study this drug used to treat nail fungus may hold promise against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.