Generic name: ketoconazole [ KEE-toe-KON-a-zole ]
Brand name: Nizoral
Dosage form: oral tablet (200 mg)
Drug class:Azole antifungals
What is ketoconazole?
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that is used to treat certain infections caused by fungus.
ketoconazole should be used only when you cannot use other antifungal medications. Ketoconazole can cause serious harm to your liver that may result in liver transplant or cause death.
Ketoconazole is not for use in treating fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails. This medicine is also not for use in treating prostate cancer or Cushing syndrome.
Ketoconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
This medicine should be used only when you cannot use other antifungal medications. Ketoconazole can cause serious harm to your liver that may result in liver transplant or cause death.
Call your doctor at once if you have any signs of liver damage, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Ketoconazole can also cause a serious heart problem. Call your doctor right away if you have fast or pounding heartbe...
