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Ketobig 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
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Is the use of Ketobig safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Ketobig will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Ketobig safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ketobig in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ketobig on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ketobig on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Ketobig will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Ketobig on the Liver?
Side effects of Ketobig on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Ketobig on the Heart?
Information about safety of Ketobig for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Ketobig 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 Ketobig unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketobig habit forming or addictive?
Ketobig is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ketobig since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ketobig should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ketobig is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ketobig
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ketobig with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketobig
Information about the interaction of Ketobig and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Ketobig does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Ketobig.
No, Ketobig is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug that is used to treat fungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot).
Discontinuation of Ketobig 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.
No, ideally Ketobig can't be used for acne (pimples) because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat acne.
Ketobig 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 -
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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
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