Ketoconazol, Overcome Serious Fungal Infections

Ketoconazole is used to treat serious fungal infections. Among other serious fungal diseases such as candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), blastomycosis (Gilchrist's disease), coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromoblastomycosis (chromomycosis), or paracoccidioidomycosis.

This drug works by killing fungi, or prevent its growth. Ketoconazole is also used to treat fungal infections of the skin parasites (such as athlete's foot or ringworm) that can not be treated with topical or griseofulvin, or for patients who can not take griseofulvin. These drugs are only available by prescription. The drug is available in tablet dosage forms.



Indication

1. For fungal infections
2. Chronic vaginal candidiasis
3. Seborrhoeic dermatitis
4. Pityriasis versicolor

Contraindications

1. Hypersensitive to this drug
2. Liver disease
3. Porphyria

Dose

1. Adults:
200 mg once daily
Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.

2. Children over age 2 years:
Dosage is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.

3. Children under the age of 2 years:
Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Side effects

Side effects of this drug is rare, but see a doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
1. Pain in the back, legs, or abdomen
2. Black stool
3. Bleeding of the gums
4. Blood in the urine or feces
5. Blurred vision
6. Chest pain
7. Shiver
8. Difficulty in breathing
9. Difficulty swallowing
10. Dizziness

Sources: MayoClinic and from various sources