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Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Nizoral (ketoconazole) is a medication indicated for the treatment of the following systemic fungal infections: candidiasis, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, oral thrush, candiduria, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis. Some common side effects associated with Nizoral may include: mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; mild itching or skin rash; headache; dizziness; breast swelling; or impotence or loss of interest in sex. Tell the doctor immediately if you notice and of these side effects. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.
Nizoral is administered orally in the form of tablets. Drug interactions of Nizoral may include reactions with antacids or stomach acid reducers (Tagamet, Pepcid, Axid, Zantac, and others). Avoid taking these drugs for at least 2 hours after you have taken your dose of ketoconazole.You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ketoconazole, or if you are also taking triazolam (Halcion). Safe use of Nizoral during pregnancy and lactation has not been established; therefore, the potential benefits must be weighed against the possible hazards.
Our Nizoral Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions.
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Nizoral Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
NIZORAL® (ketoconazole) Tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following systemic fungal infections: candidiasis, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, oral thrush, candiduria, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis. NIZORAL® (ketoconazole) Tablets should not be used for fungal meningitis because it penetrates poorly into the cerebral-spinal fluid.
NIZORAL® (ketoconazole) Tablets are also indicated for the treatment of patients with severe recalcitrant cutaneous dermatophyte infections who have not respond...
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Nizoral Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat;
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- numbness or tingly feeling;
- severe depression, confusion, or thoughts of hurting yourself; or
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, weakness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (...
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What is Consumer information?
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Nizoral Consumer Information: Uses
This drug is used to treat certain fungal infections in the body or serious fungal infections on the skin and nails. Ketoconazole belongs to the class of drugs called azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of the fungus.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
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