GENERAL HISTOLOGY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

ADRENAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One example of a drug that has an antisteroidogenic effect?
A
Ketoconazole
B
Dexamethasone
C
Cotrimoxazole
D
Prednisone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ketoconazole is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -It treats different types of fungal infections including: athlete’s foot. jock itch, an infection in the groin area. sweat rash (intertrigo), a rash that usually appears in folds of skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ketoconazole is used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth. Ketoconazole cream is used to treat: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis; ringworm of the foot);

Detailed explanation-4: -Drugs that may decrease ketoconazole plasma concentrations Drugs that reduce the gastric acidity (e.g. acid neutralizing medicines such as aluminum hydroxide, or acid secretion suppressors such as H2-receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors) impair the absorption of ketoconazole from NIZORAL® Tablets.

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