Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole- Drug Detail Profile

Category of Drug Ketoconazole is an Anti-Infectives
Mechanism of Action 
IndicationsKetoconazole is used for
 Malassezia folliculitis dermatophytosis and
chronic conditions which cannot be treated
topically
Well Known
Pharmaceutical Brands
 
Available dosage forms 1. TABLET
2. CREAM
3. SOLUTION
3. LOTION
Dose 
Contraindications1. Hepatic impairment
2. Lactation
3. Concomitant use with cisapride.
Precautions1. Predisposition to adrenocortical insufficiency
2. Avoid in porphyria
3. Pregnancy
4. Interactions
5. Hepatotoxicity
Adverse Effects 1. Rash
2. Vomiting
3. Nausea
4. Abdominal pain
5. Pruritus
6. Less commonly diarrhoea
7. Headache
8. Dizziness
9. Drowsiness and rash
10. Fatal liver damage
11. Thrombocytopenia
12. Photophobia
13.Alopecia
Pregnancy Category C

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