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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Patient was educated on how to use Ketoconazole shampoo as follow: Check for any cuts and lacerations of the skin. Do not use the shampoo, if the scalp skin is irritated or if it has any cuts. Wet your hair thoroughly. Apply the shampoo to your hair. Use your fingers to rub the shampoo until it forms a lather. Leave the lather in for about 3 to 5 minutes, before rinsing the hair off the [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Ketoconazole pill as follows: Take Ketoconazole pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is [...]