Ketoconazole
Therapeutic Group
Anti-mycotics Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Prophylaxis Of Mycoses In Patients With Reduced Immune Responses, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Systemic Mycoses, And Dermatophyte Infections Not Responsive To Other Therapy:
- Adults: 200-400 Mg Once Daily With Meals, Increase To 400 Mg Daily. Continue For At Least One Week After Symptoms Have Cleared.
- Children: 2 Yr, 3.3-6.6 Mg/kg, Once Daily With Meals; For Candidiasis 1-2 Wk; For 4 Weeks In Recalcitrant, Dermatophyte Infections; Up To 6 Months For Other Systemic Mycoses.
Content
- Tab 200mg: Ketoconazole 200mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Imidazole Antifungal
Contra Indications
- Liver Disease Or Significant Abnormalities On Liver Function Tests.
Precautions
- Liver Disease Or Significant Abnormalities On Liver Function Tests.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Liver Function And Hepatitis(discontinue)
- Hypersensitivity Reactions. Gi Disturbance
- Rashes
- Headache
- Thrombocytopenia.
- Rare: Gynaecornastia