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Ketoconazole (Systemic) and Hepatotoxicity

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ketoconazole (Systemic) and disease Hepatotoxicity for safety when used together.

Check result:

Ketoconazole (Systemic) <> Hepatotoxicity

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Serious hepatotoxicity including cases with a fatal outcome or requiring liver transplant have been reported. Some patients had no obvious risk factors for liver disease. Liver function tests should be performed prior to initiation of therapy and regularly during treatment in patients receiving prolonged therapy with ketoconazole, particularly those with a current or past history of liver disease. Therapy should be withdrawn if persistent elevations or worsening of liver enzyme levels occur, or if the abnormalities are accompanied by symptoms of possible liver injury. Since ketoconazole is primarily metabolized by the liver, empirically reducing the dosage may also be appropriate in patients with existing liver disease. The use of oral ketoconazole tablets is contraindicated in patients with acute or chronic liver disease.

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