Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ketoconazole as follows:
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Ketoconazole can precipitate irregular heartbeats, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Individuals with history of chronic disturbance in serum magnesium and potassium ions are also at increased risk for arrhythmias with Ketoconazole.
- Also, individuals taking Lasix are at increased risk for losing potassium, thus setting the ground for life-threatening arrhythmias, upon taking Ketoconazole.
- Nausea and vomiting
- This is the most common side effect of Ketoconazole.
- Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting.
- Central nervous system findings
- Ketoconazole use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures.
