Drug Information for Nizoral Top - WebMDOther search tools:Symptoms|Doctors|HospitalsSearch for a medication by name or medical condition or by its shape color (Pill Identifier).The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like reviews, ratings, blogs, or message boards are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other purpose except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.Nizoral tablets (ketoconazole)Complementary health practitionersNizoral tablets contain the active ingredient ketoconazole, which is a type of medicine called an antifungal. It is used to treat infections with fungi and yeasts. Ketoconazole kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the fungal cell membrane, causing holes to appear in it. When ketoconazole is taken by mouth it may very rarely have serious side effects on the liver. For this reason, your doctor will want to check your liver function before your treatment is started and monitor your liver function regularly during the treatment. This will involve a blood test before starting the tablets, and further blood tests after two weeks, four weeks and then every month until your treatment is finished. You should tell your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms of a liver problem during treatment.
