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high dose ketoconazole

Abbreviations: HDK

Definition: When ketoconazole (kee-toe-KON-uh-zole) is used to treat advanced or hormone refractory prostate cancer. A brand name is Nizoral. It is often supplemented by hydrocortisone. Dosages are set by the prescribing physician.

Compare to low dose ketoconazole.

There is more information at the Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer Web site.

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