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Ketoconazole

Latest prescription information about Ketoconazole. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ketoconazole
Pronunciation : kee toe koe' na zole
Therapeutic Classification : antifungals
Trade Name(s): 
India- Apodruff Shampoo, Arclone Soln, Arcolane Scalp Soln, At-Last Shampoo, Can Cream, Can-Z Shampoo, Clinhair Gel, Clinhair Shampoo, Danclear Shampoo, Dancure Shampoo, Dandoff Soln, Dandrex Lotion, Danruf Shampoo, Denfast Tab, Denfast-Crm Cream, Derm-Keta Cream, Emcon Tab, Emvate Shampoo, Everzple Shampoo, Finazole Tab, Flakefree Shampoo, Fulkit Soap, Fungicide Lotion, Fungicide Tab, Funginoc Oint, Funginoc Shampoo, Fungizole Shampoo, Fungizole Tab, Jacanzole Shampoo, Jcanzole Shampoo, K To Z Lotion, Kekona Shampoo, Kenazol Tab, Ketafung Crm Cream, Ketafung Shampoo, Ketafung Tab, Keto Tab Tab, Ketocare Shampoo, Ketoco Shampoo, Ketocure Shampoo, Ketonex Shampoo, Ketopil Shampoo, Ketosis Shampoo, Ketotar Lotion, Ketovate Crm Cream, Ketovate Shampoo, Ketovate Tab, Ketoz Tab, Ke-Toza Shampoo, Ketozoe Tab, Ketozole Tab, Ketz Shampoo, Keynet Soap, Kezole Shamp Shampoo, Kezole Tab, Kiton Soap, Koiz Shampoo, Koiz Soap, Konaz Tab, Ktc Shampoo, Kz Cream Cream, Kz Cream Lotion, Kzl Tab, Nazcare Shampoo, Nazz Shampoo, Nizol Shampoo, Nizral Cream, Nizral Shampoo, Nizral Soln, Nizral Tab, Novale Soap, Nuforce Shampoo, Ocona Soln, Ocona-Ct Soln, Ocona-Z Soln, Phytoral Dps Eye Drops, Phytoral Oint, Phytoral Shampoo, Phytoral Tab, Protar-K Soln, Sarot Lotion, Scalpe Lotion, Scalpe Shampoo, Seboren Shampoo, Silkin Shampoo, Topdan Topical Soln, Triatop Shampoo, Vdruf Lotion, Velkin Shampoo, Xpert-K Soln.
International- Nizoral, Extina, Xolegel, Kuric.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an anti-fungal agent, prescribed for jock itch, athlete's foot and other infections.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 

Contraindicated in patients who are taking terfenadine or astemizole, cisapride, triazolam and hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : Adult- The oral dose range is 200-400 mg daily. Topical formulations are administered over affected areas once or twice daily.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a cream to apply topically.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, alcoholism, blood problems (eg, prophyria), any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly.
Side Effects : 
Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, chills, sensitivity to light, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, breast enlargement in male, impotence, decrease in platelet counts and white blood cells, anemia and projection of skull bone.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature.

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