Ketoconazole

Evidence Level: L5 Predicted Indications: 61

Quick Overview

Item Value
Drug Name Ketoconazole
DrugBank ID DB01026
Brand Names (EU) Ketoconazole Esteve (previously Ketoconazole HRA)
Evidence Level L5
Predicted Indications 61
Top Prediction Score 99.83%

Approved Indication (EMA)

Ketoconazole Esteve is indicated for the treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome in adults and adolescents above the age of 12 years.


Predicted New Indications

TxGNN model predictions for potential drug repurposing:

Rank Indication Score Source
1 cutaneous candidiasis 99.83% DL
2 acne (disease) 99.80% DL
3 candidiasis 99.76% DL
4 dermatophytosis of groin and perianal area 98.38% DL
5 pityriasis versicolor 96.82% DL
6 tinea pedis 95.57% DL
7 zinc, elevated plasma 95.38% DL
8 leprosy 93.11% DL
9 vulvovaginal candidiasis 92.95% DL
10 urticaria, aquagenic 92.69% DL
11 punctate epithelial keratoconjunctivitis 91.43% DL
12 tinea corporis 91.00% DL
13 tinea profunda 90.76% DL
14 nail infection 90.71% DL
15 neonatal candidiasis 90.39% DL
16 candida glabrata 90.39% DL
17 congenital candidiasis 90.39% DL
18 demodicidosis of sebaceous gland 90.10% DL
19 candidiasis, invasive 89.13% DL
20 ectothrix infectious disease 87.80% DL

Showing top 20 of 61 predictions.


About TxGNN Predictions

Prediction Sources

Source Description
KG Knowledge Graph - Network topology-based associations
DL Deep Learning - Neural network score prediction

Evidence Levels

Level Definition
L1 Multiple Phase 3 RCTs / Systematic Reviews
L2 Single RCT or multiple Phase 2 trials
L3 Observational studies / Large case series
L4 Preclinical / Mechanistic / Case reports
L5 AI prediction only (current)

Clinical Validation Needed

Research Use Only: These predictions are computational hypotheses that require clinical validation. They should NOT be used for clinical decision-making.

Next Steps for Validation

  1. Literature Review: Search PubMed for existing evidence
  2. Clinical Trial Search: Check ClinicalTrials.gov for ongoing studies
  3. Mechanistic Analysis: Evaluate biological plausibility
  4. Preclinical Studies: Conduct in vitro/in vivo validation
  5. Clinical Trials: Design and conduct human studies

Data Access


Citation

If using this data, please cite:

@article{huang2023txgnn,
  title={A foundation model for clinician-centered drug repurposing},
  author={Huang, Kexin and others},
  journal={Nature Medicine},
  year={2023},
  doi={10.1038/s41591-023-02233-x}
}

Disclaimer: This report is for research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Drug repurposing predictions require rigorous clinical validation before any therapeutic application.

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