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Exket is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Exket also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Exket is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Exket have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Exket normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Exket is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Exket related warnings talks about Exket's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Exket can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Exket in conditions like Liver Disease. The section on Exket contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Exket with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Exket is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Exket is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Exket is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Exket safe for pregnant women?
Exket may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Exket again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Exket safe during breastfeeding?
Exket is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Exket on the Kidneys?
Exket is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Exket on the Liver?
Exket may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Exket on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Exket on the heart have been reported.
Exket should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Exket unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exket habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Exket.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Exket as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Exket is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Exket in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Exket
It is safe to take Exket with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exket
Taking Exket with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Exket does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Exket can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
Discontinuation of Exket on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, irritation, and redness. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.
Exket is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.
Yes, shampoo form of Exket blocks the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp when used along with finasteride. Clinical studies have found this combination to be safe and effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
Exket contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792-793
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
