Definition of Ketoconazole

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Ketoconazole Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
[kee-ta-KOE-na-zol]
A drug that treats infection caused by a fungus. It is also used as a treatment for prostate cancer because it can block the production of male sex hormones.
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an imidazole drug used to treat systemic fungal or yeast infections (e.g., candidiasis, histoplasmosis). Side effects include liver toxicity.
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Ketoconazole Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ketoconazole is a synthetic antifungal drug used to prevent and treat fungal skin infections, especially in immunocompromised patients such as those with AIDS or those on chemotherapy. Ketoconazole is sold commercially as an anti-dandruff shampoo, topical cream, and oral tablet.

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