general
- Generic Name : Ketoconazole
- Pronunciation : kee toe koe’ na zole
- ICD Code : Y40.7
- Therapeutic Classification : Fungicides
- Trade Names/Brand Names of Ketoconazole(India) :
Dancure,Danket (125 ml),Cotar -K,Ken B Topical,Scalpe,Keticon Z,Danclear (90ml),Ketoco,Phytoral Tablet (200mg),Arcolane,Ketofast,Derik,KTC Shampoo,Nizral,Nizral,Ketovate,Nizral,Forfora,Dandcare,Funazole,Nodan,Triben-AD,Phytoral,Nizral,Ocona,Novale,Fungizole Shampoo,Nizral,Sarot,Danruf - International:
Nizoral, Extina, Xolegel, Kuric
prescription
This medication is an antifungal agent prescribed for conditions such as jock itch, athlete’s foot, and other fungal infections. It works by disrupting the formation of the fungal cell membrane, leading to the death of fungi.
risk factors
Avoid in patients concurrently taking terfenadine or astemizole, cisapride, and triazolam, as well as in cases of hypersensitivity.
side effects
Side effects may include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, chills, light sensitivity, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, breast enlargement in males, impotence, decreased platelet and white blood cell counts, anemia, protrusion of skull bones, and hair loss.
dosage
For adults:
– Oral dosage typically ranges from 200 to 400 mg daily.
– Topical formulations should be applied over affected areas once or twice daily.
how to take
It is available as a tablet for oral administration, which can be taken with or without food. Additionally, it is supplied as a cream for topical application.
warning
- Use caution in patients with a history of liver disease, alcoholism, blood disorders (such as porphyria), allergies, concurrent medication use, and during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- This medication can induce dizziness or drowsiness; refrain from driving or operating machinery while under its effects.
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly as it may affect glucose levels.