Ketoconazole

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Ketoconazole is available for use via oral (tablets) and topical (cream, foams, and shampoo.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Ketoconazole can be used in adults and children over 12 years of age.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• If you forget to take a dose of Ketoconazole, take it as soon as you recollect. However, if the next dose is approaching, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

• The simultaneous use of ketoconazole with specific drugs, including dofetilide, quinidine, pimozide, cisapride, methadone, disopyramide, dronedarone, and ranolazine, is strictly contraindicated. Ketoconazole can potentially increase the blood levels of these medications. It may extend QT intervals, leading to severe ventricular rhythm disturbances like torsades de pointes, posing life-threatening risks.

Contraindications

• Ketoconazole is contraindicated for use in patients with liver impairment and QT prolongation (arrhythmias). PREGNANCY, BREASTFEEDING, Hypersensitivity to ketoconazole or any other imidazole.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

• Always wash your hands after applying ketoconazole cream to the infected area to prevent the spread of infection. Resist the urge to scratch the affected area, which can exacerbate the condition.
• Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry, and avoid sharing personal items like towels, bedsheets, or combs with others to prevent the spreading of the infection. Regularly washing towels and bedding is recommended.

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