Comparing Itraconazole vs Nizoral Topical
Itraconazole | Nizoral Topical |
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Itraconazole | Nizoral Topical (ketoconazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Candida Urinary Tract Infection, Blastomycosis, Aspergillosis - Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis - Invasive, Candidemia, Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcal Meningitis - Immunosuppressed Host... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Dandruff, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. Nizoral Topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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More about Itraconazole | More about Nizoral Topical (ketoconazole) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Itraconazole has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Nizoral Topical has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: itraconazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: Nizoral Topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Sporanox, Tolsura | Other ketoconazole brands include: Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Xolegel | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
42 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 533 drugs are known to interact with itraconazole:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 11, 1992 |
December 31, 1985 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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