"Ketoconazole" is an excellent antifungala drug. The effect of this drug is based on a deliberate disruption of the biosynthesis of ergosterol, phospholipids and triglycerides, because these substances are needed to form cells of the fungal membrane. "Ketoconazole" is especially effective when taken orally, because in this case it is perfectly absorbed and absorbed in the body.
"Ketoconazole", tablets, instructions are attached.
The drug is produced mainly in the form of tablets. Each tablet has a mass of 0.2 grams. On sale there are packages that contain 20, 30 and 60 tablets.
In pharmacies, you can also find "ketoconazole" in the form of a cream. In 1 gram of this cream contains only 0.02 grams of ketoconazole.
Produced and shampoo. Similarly, the cream has in 1 gram - 0.02 grams of ketoconazole.
"Ketoconazole": instructions for use.
This drug should be taken in cases of fungal infections:
• the eye;
• mycoses of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Sexual organs;
• dermatomycosis;
• vaginal candidiasis;
• thrush;
• onychomycosis;
• folliculitis;
• Trichophytosis;
• leishmaniasis;
• prostate cancer;
• Hirsutism;
• pityrious lichen.
But in addition to simple fungal infections that affect only a specific area on the body, there are systemic infections that attack multiple sites in the body.
"Ketoconazole" is indicated for use in suchsystemic fungal infections as: candidamycosis, coccidioidosis, histoplasmosis, sporotrichosis, fungal sepsis, blastomycosis, paracoccidioidosis, cryptococcosis, chromomycosis, paronychia, fungal pneumonia.
"Ketoconazole": instruction on side effects.
When using this drug, the following side effects are possible:
• vomiting;
• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• itching;
• headache;
There are other side effects, which are extremely rare, but still have a place to be. Rare side effects include:
• dizziness;
• joint pain;
• drowsiness;
• gynecomastia;
• decreased sexual desire;
• alopecia;
• impaired liver function.
"Ketoconazole": instruction on contraindications.
This tool can not be used by everyone, since it has its contraindications. For example:
• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• individual negative reaction to the drug;
• an allergic reaction to any component that is part of the drug;
• with violations of the functions of the liver or kidneys;
• during the reception of antacid preparations (antacids are drugs that reduce the level of acidity in the stomach);
• anticholinergics;
• Cimetidine;
• other drugs that worsen the absorption and absorption of various substances in the body;
Do not prescribe or take these medications on your own, but consult a doctor to prescribe an alternative drug for you.
Conditions of storage of the preparation.
"Ketoconazole" is recommended to be stored in a place protected from light.
"Ketoconazole": instruction on additional features of the drug.
In the process of treatment with this drug, the patient needs to constantly monitor the state of the peripheral blood system, as well as the state of the liver and kidneys.
If the patient underwent treatment for skinlesions with glucocorticosteroids, then in this case, the drug "ketoconazole" can be taken only at least two weeks after the reception of glucocorticosteroids will be completed.
The intake of various acidic drinks facilitates the absorption of "ketoconazole". This effect is achieved due to the fact that the level of acidity in the stomach rises.
The drug "Ketoconazole" is produced under various trade brands (brands). For example:
• "Vetozoral";
• Mikozoral;
• Nizoral;
• Oronazol;
• "Funginok";
• Livarol;
• Mykoket;
• Nizorex;
• "Sebozol";
• Fungistab.
If you see a medicine in the pharmacy that has any of the names described above, you can safely buy it, because it's the same thing.
Before you start taking the drug,it is advisable to go to the doctor and consult, because the drug has various side effects and contraindications, as well as individual intolerance.
Вышеизложенная информация представлена лишь для acquaintance. More accurate and detailed information about this drug should be told to you by your doctor. Of course, he will tell you about it only in the event that this drug will be necessary for you in the process of treatment.
