Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It is usually taken as a tablet or capsule, and is available in both prescription and over-the-counter form. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, and scalp, as well as oral thrush and other fungal infections of the mouth and throat. Ketoconazole can also be used to treat certain types of fungal infections in the lungs, intestines, and other organs.
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
D - Dermatologicals
D01 Antifungals for dermatological use
D01A - Antifungals for topical use
D01AC Imidazole and triazole derivatives
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Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
G - Genito-urinary system and sex hormones
G01 Gynecological antiinfectives and antiseptics
G01A - Antiinfectives and antiseptics, excluding combinations with corticosteroids
G01AF Imidazole derivatives
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Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
H - Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins
H02 Corticosteroids for systemic use
H02C - Antiadrenal preparations
H02CA Anticorticosteroids
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Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
J - Antiinfectives for systemic use
J02 Antimycotics for systemic use
J02A - Antimycotics for systemic use
J02AB Imidazole derivatives
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