Ketoconazole Oral
 = Prescription Required
 = Generic Equvalent
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Ketoconazole Oral
200MG Tablets
Manufactured by Apotex Incorporated
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Ketoconazole Oral Prescription Drug Information
Ketoconazole (By mouth)
Ketoconazole (kee-toe-KON-a-zole)
Treats fungal infections in the skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs. Belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals.
Brand Name(s):Nizoral
There may be other brand names for Ketoconazole Oral. When Ketoconazole Oral Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Ketoconazole Oral if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ketoconazole, miconazole (Monistat®), or fluconazole (Diflucan®). Ketoconazole should not be used with terfenadine (Seldane®), astemizole (Hismanal®), cisapride (Propulsid®), or triazolam (Halcion®). How to Use Ketoconazole Oral:
Tablet
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Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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Take your ketoconazole until it is gone or until your doctor tells you to stop. If you stop taking the medicine too soon, your infection may return.
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To avoid stomach upset, ketoconazole may be taken with food or milk unless your doctor tells you differently.
If a dose of Ketoconazole Oral is missed:
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Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
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Skip the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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You should not use two doses at one time.
How to Store and Dispose of Ketoconazole Oral:
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Keep your medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.
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Keep all medicine away from children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Ketoconazole Oral:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Certain drugs should not be used while using ketoconazole. Using these drugs can cause very serious medical problems, heart problems, or even death.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using antacids, Tagamet®, Pepcid®, Axid®, Zantac®, or Prilosec®.
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Also, tell your doctor if you are using cyclosporine (Sandimmune®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), isoniazid (INH®), methylprednisolone, midazolam (Versed®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), rifampin (Rifadin®), tacrolimus (Prograf®), or warfarin (Coumadin®).
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Your doctor may want to test your blood while you are using Ketoconazole Oral. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Warnings While Using Ketoconazole Oral:
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If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before using Ketoconazole Oral.
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Before using ketoconazole, tell your doctor if you have stomach disorders, liver disease, or drink alcohol more than once a week.
Possible Side Effects While Using Ketoconazole Oral:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Dark-colored urine
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Fast or irregular heartbeat
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Loss of appetite
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Pale colored stools
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Severe nausea or vomiting
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Severe rash, hives, or itching
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Swelling in face, throat, or lips
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Unusual fatigue
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Wheezing or trouble breathing
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Yellow skin and eyes
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Ketoconazole Oral, talk with your doctor:
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Mild nausea or vomiting
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Stomach pain
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Ketoconazole Oral, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
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