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Ketoconazole (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Ketoconazole (ketoconazole systemic) is a member of the drug class azole antifungals and is used to treat Blastomycosis, Chromomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Coccidioidomycosis, Dermatophytosis, Esophageal Candidiasis, Histoplasmosis, Onychomycosis - Fingernail, Onychomycosis - Toenail, Oral Thrush, Paracoccidioidomycosis, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Versicolor and Vaginal Yeast Infection.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

D01AC08,G01AF11,J02AB02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0065277-42-1

Chemical Formula

C26-H28-Cl2-N4-O4

Molecular Weight

531

Therapeutic Categories

Antifungal agent

Imidazole derivative

Chemical Name

Piperazine, 1-acetyl-4-[4-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmetyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]metoxy]phenyl]-, cis-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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