Ketoconazole: 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.
Source: National Institute of Health
Ketoconazole: A synthetic derivative of phenylpiperazine with broad antifungal properties and potential antineoplastic activity. Ketoconazole inhibits sterol 14-a-dimethylase, a microsomal cytochrome P450-dependent enzyme, thereby disrupting synthesis of ergosterol, an important component of the fungal cell wall. (NCI04)
Source: Diseases Database
Ketoconazole : 1-acetyl-4-(2,4-dichlorophenyl-2-imidazolylmethyl- 1,3- dioxolanylmethoxyphenyl) piperazine; broad spectrum, oral antifungal.
Source: CRISP
Count: Ketoconazole is listed as a: treatment for 5 conditions; alternative treatment for 0 conditions; preventive treatment for 0 conditions; research treatment for 0 conditions.
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