Ketoconazole is used as an alternative to amphotericin B in less severe systemic mycosis. Select the primary reason(s) for choosing ketoconazole in this case. You may select more than one answer
1. Ketoconazole can be given orally.
2. Ketoconazole can be used safely in patients with hepatic dysfunction.
3. Ketoconazole can be given once per week rather than daily.
4. It is the prescriber's choice because the drugs are comparable.
5. Ketoconazole is safer.
Correct Answers: 1, 5
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