Ketoconazole is an oral anti-fungal agent used to treat systemic fungal infections.
Ketoconazole treats susceptible systemic fungal infections including blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, and chromomycosis in patients who have failed or who are intolerant to other antifungal therapies. Ketoconazole tablets are not indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis, cutaneous dermatophyte infections, Candida infections or fungal meningitis.
- Suitable in patients already taking this therapy under supervision of their medical doctor or provider
- Ketoconazole tablets should only be used when other effective antifungal therapy is not available or tolerated and the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks
- Typical dosing is 200 mg by mouth daily until active fungal infection is resolved; may increase to 400 mg once daily if response is insufficient
- To be taken at least 2 hours before any antacids
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Ketoconazole Side Effects
Ketoconazole side effects may include nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, dry mouth, flatulence, tongue discoloration
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