Nizoral a-D
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C26H28Cl2N4O4
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ketocon.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
J. Heeres et al., U.S. Pat. 4,144,346 (1979)
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Molecular Weight
531.43 g/mol
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Melting Point
146 oC
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H2O Solubility
0.0866 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
3.651
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Dosage Forms
Tablets; Shampoo; Cream; Suspension
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Indication
For the treatment of the following systemic fungal infections: candidiasis, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, oral thrush, candiduria, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis.
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Pharmacology
Ketoconazole, like clotrimazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, and miconazole, is an imidazole antifungal agent.
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Absorption
Moderate
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side effects and Toxicity
Hepatotoxicity, LD50=86 mg/kg (orally in rat)
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Patient Information
Shampoo: May be irritating to mucous membranes of the eyes and contact with this area should be
avoided.
There have been reports that use of the shampoo resulted in removal of the curl from permanently waved hair.
Tablet: Patients should be instructed to report any signs and symptoms which may suggest liver
dysfunction so that appropriate biochemical testing can be done. Such signs and symptoms may include unusual fatigue,
anorexia, nausea and/or vomiting, jaundice, dark urine or pale stools
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Organisms Affected
Fungi