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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ketoconazole-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ketoconazole as follows: Ketoconazole is significantly excreted in the bile and urine. Individuals with biliary obstructions and compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Ketoconazole should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Any symptoms of renal injury and altered kidney function, such as, altered levels of consciousness and reduced urine formation, should [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ketoconazole-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ketoconazole as follows Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the Azoles group, such as, Itraconazole, and Miconazole. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Ketoconazole. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]

Contraindications for Using Ketoconazole-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ketoconazole as follows: In patients with GERD, taking Omeprazole, Ketoconazole can inhibit the metabolism of Omeprazole, thus elevating the blood levels of Omeprazole for a longer duration, causing increased nausea, vomiting, and flatulence. Space Ketoconazole out by at least 2 hours from taking Omeprazole to avoid this complication. Discuss with your doctor regarding other medications you take regularly and any possible interactions they can have with Ketoconazole. Space [...]

Contraindications for Using Ketoconazole-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ketoconazole as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Ketoconazole. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Ketoconazole should be avoided in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to exacerbate any underlying arrhythmias. Such individuals upon taking Ketoconazole could present with irregular heartbeats and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Individuals with history of chronic disturbance in [...]

Side Effects of Ketoconazole Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ketoconazole as follows: Diarrhea Ketoconazole can cause irritation of the intestinal mucosa and diarrhea. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Ketoconazole. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This is an emergency and medical attention should be sought immediately, without any delay. Hepatic damage Long term Ketoconazole intake can lead [...]