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Brand Name(s) Nizoral
Generic Name KETOCONAZOLE (kee-toe-KOE-na-zole)
Nizoral is an imidazole antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections. |
Nizoral
Nizoral Uses
Nizoral is used to treat yeast infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus; fungal infections throughout the whole body; and serious fungal infections of the skin and nails.
How to use Nizoral
. Take Nizoral (Ketoconazole) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
. Nizoral (Ketoconazole) is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
. If you have a condition that decreases the amount of acid produced by the stomach, you may require a special mixture of this medication. Drink this solution through a straw far back in the mouth away from the teeth and follow each dose with a swish and swallow of water to prevent damage to the teeth.
. It is important to take Nizoral (Ketoconazole) regularly to get the most benefit.
. Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with Nizoral (Ketoconazole) to monitor progress and side effects.
. Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Nizoral Side Effects
. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Nizoral (Ketoconazole) and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
· liver damage (pale stools, yellowish skin or eyes, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, or dark urine).
. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. If you experience any of the following side effects, continue to take Nizoral (Ketoconazole) and talk to your doctor:
· nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain;
· diarrhea;
· headache;
· dizziness;
· fatigue; or
· itching.
. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Nizoral Drug Interactions
There are no drug interactions with this medication. Tell your doctor about other skin products you are using. Do not apply Nizoral at the same site as other skin medications without advice
Nizoral Precautions
. Alcohol should be used with moderation while taking Nizoral (Ketoconazole). Alcohol and Nizoral (Ketoconazole) can both affect the liver. Rarely, flushing, nausea, vomiting, headache, swelling, and rashes have occurred when alcohol has been used during Nizoral (Ketoconazole) therapy.
. Use caution when driving or performing other hazardous activities. Nizoral (Ketoconazole) may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Nizoral Overdose
. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
. Symptoms of a Nizoral (Ketoconazole) overdose are not well known but might include dizziness, ringing in the ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Nizoral Notes
DO NOT SHARE Nizoral tablets with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Nizoral tablets for other health conditions. KEEP Nizoral tablets out of the reach of children. IF USING Nizoral tablets FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Nizoral Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Nizoral Storage
Store Nizoral at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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