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DRUG INFORMATION
Ketoconazole inhibits the growth of fungal organisms by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell wall.
Ketoconazole is effective only against fungal or yeast organisms. These fungi are the ones that cause skin infections (dermatophytes) commonly known as ringworm and toenail infections.
SIDE EFFECTS
The most serious adverse effect is that which affects the liver (hepatitis). Signs of decreased appetite, jaundice, vomiting or diarrhea should be reported to your veterinarian.
Ketoconazole may cause vomiting, diarrhea and decreased appetite. Ketoconazole has caused changes in the hair coat of animals, causing a lightening of the hair color in dogs and a drying of the hair coat in cats.
Eye problems (cataracts) have been associated with administration of ketoconazole in dogs.
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