What is ketoconazole?
Ketoconazole is an antifungal drug available in the form of tablets and topical creams. This drug was released in the 80's and is available on prescription in many regions of the world. There are some potentially serious risks associated with ketoconazole, and doctors usually try different antifungal drugs first than turn to this line of treatment. It can actively kill mushrooms slow down or stop the growth of mushrooms and is effective against a number of yeasts and mushrooms. Ketoconazole can be used in the treatment of worms, vaginal infections of yeast, internal yeast infections and various other conditions caused by fungi. Because it is aggressive, it is popular for use in immunocompromised patients who need fast -acting drugs to treat infections before these infections cause complications.
This medicine is most effective in the presence of acid. Patients have recommended to take ketoconazole with orange juice or other acidic beverages and should not be taken at the same time as an antacid medicine. Can also negatively interiorGrvate with a number of other medicines and it is important that patients provide a complete list of all the drugs they use, if one or more is in conflict. This includes nutritional supplements and over -the -counter medicines, not just prescription medicines.
Ketoconazole reduces testosterone and glucocorticoid levels in the body. For this reason, it is sometimes used outside the brand to treat conditions such as prostate cancer and Cushing's disease. If the physician recommends this for this use, other treatments to control the condition may also be offered to patients. It may have a feminization effect in male patients due to a reduction in testosterone levels, which may be concerned in some cases.
The common side effects of this drug include depression and nausea. Patients can also develop skin reactions such as hives and rashes, along with reversal and diarrhea. Hard symptoms, including suicidal thoughts, should be reported by doctors. May be necessarychange dose or switch to another medicine. This drug is also associated with liver damage and should not be used in people with a history of liver disease or drugs known to be harmful to the liver. For patients in this drug, they can be recommended for liver screening panels for a longer period of time to identify early signs of liver damage.