Ketocip 200 mg (Ketoconazole)

Ketocip 200 mg (Ketoconazole)

Ketocip 200 mg belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Ketocip 200 mg should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. They should be swallowed whole and taken with food. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for.

Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days.

If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse. Avoid taking antacid treatments within one hour before or two hours after you take it.

The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, headache, feeling sick (nausea), and abnormal liver function. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint, and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens.

Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice).

This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. The drugs may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.

How to used Ketocip 200 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ketocip 200 mgis to be taken with food.

What is it prescribed for?

• Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection that can affect the skin, bones, and joints and is caused by inhalation of the fungus Blastomyces dermatitis. This condition is mostly asymptomatic in the early stages but in some cases, it shows symptoms like night sweats, fever, cough, weight loss, chest pain, etc. Ketocip 200 mg is used to reduce this infection.

• Chromomycosis

Chromomycosis is a slow-growing severe fungal skin infection caused by fungi. Ketocip 200 mg therapy is widely prescribed to treat this condition.

• Coccidioidomycosis

Ketocip 200 mg is used in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides.

How Ketocip 200 mg work

Ketocip 200 mg is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Ketocip 200 mg as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Ketocip 200 mg. Seek immediate medical help if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ketocip 200 mg

• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
• Yellow colored eyes or skin
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Fever

General Instructions

Take Ketocip 200 mg as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is not used to treat a common cold, flu, or other viral infections.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.

Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Ketocip 200 mg.

FAQS:

1.How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

Ketocip 200 mgstarts showing its effects within 1-2 hours after taking it.

2.How long do the effects of this medicine last?

The duration of action for Ketocip 200 mg is 8 hours.

3.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

Consuming alcohol during treatment with Ketocip 200 mg may lead to liver injury initiating with symptoms such as sweating, headache, vomiting, etc

4.Is this a habit forming medicine?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ketocip 200 mg

5.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

Ketocip 200 mg is not recommended to be used in pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor.

6.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

Ketocip 200 mg is not recommended to be used in breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor.