# Ketoconazole (Ketoconazole)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/ketoconazole
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal taken topical. It is prescribed to treat candidiasis, cutaneous, mycoses. Across the United States, 62,000 doctors prescribe Ketoconazole to approximately 1.3 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Ketoconazole

## Indications

Ketoconazole is prescribed for several conditions including candidiasis, cutaneous, mycoses, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Candidiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/candidiasis)
- [Cutaneous](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/cutaneous)
- [Mycoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/mycoses)
- [Blastomycosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/blastomycosis)
- [Paracoccidioidomycosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/paracoccidioidomycosis)
- [Dermatitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/dermatitis)
- [Seborrheic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/seborrheic)
- [Tinea Pedis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tinea-pedis)
- [Acanthamoeba Keratitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/acanthamoeba-keratitis)
- [Candidiasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/candidiasis)
- [Chronic Mucocutaneous](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chronic-mucocutaneous)
- [Tinea Versicolor](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tinea-versicolor)

## Mechanism of action

slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Azole Antifungal [EPC]
- Mechanism of Action class: Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors [MoA]
- Route of administration: TOPICAL

## Common side effects

hair loss, pruritus

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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