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 mucus in the stool. These findings could occur even weeks after discontinuation of Ketoconazole and must be reported.
- Ketoconazole carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. These responses can significantly increase, if Ketoconazole were taken with alcohol. Avoid taking Ketoconazole with alcohol. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Ketoconazole.
- Ketoconazole intake can result in skin rash ranging between mild to severe exfoliating rash, blisters, easy bleeding, and bruising. Individuals with history of exfoliating skin rashes and taking Ketoconazole should be cautious about using this antibiotic. Discuss with your doctor about your safety with using this antibiotic.
