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About Ketost 200 mg Tablet
Ketost 200 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals indicated to treat various systemic fungal infections such as blastomycosis (infection caused by Blastomyces fungus), chromomycosis (chronic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue), Coccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Coccidioides fungus), paracoccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Paracoccidioides fungus) and histoplasmosis (lung infection caused by Histoplasma fungus). It is used only when other effective antifungal therapies are not available or tolerated and if potential benefits outweigh potential risks.
Ketost 200 mg Tablet contains Ketoconazole which works by destroying fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
Take Ketost 200 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Ketost 200 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Ketost 200 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Ketoconazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet . Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption whilst on treatment with Ketost 200 mg Tablet . Ketost 200 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. For children above 2 years, it is recommended to use only if the doctor has determined that the benefits outweigh the risks.
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Ketost 200 mg Tablet is an antifungal used to treat severe fungal infections. It is used only when other effective antifungal therapies are not available or tolerated and if potential benefits outweigh potential risks. It destroys fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
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If you are allergic to Ketoconazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet . Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Ketost 200 mg Tablet . If you have a loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, vomiting, yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine, or light-coloured stools, inform your doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of hepatotoxicity (liver damage).
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Ketost 200 mg Tablet works by destroying fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
Ketost 200 mg Tablet is not recommended to treat fungal meningitis (fungal infection spreads to the brain and spinal cord) as it poorly penetrates into the cerebrospinal fluid. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have fungal meningitis so that appropriate medication may be prescribed.
You are recommended to avoid foods containing chocolate and caffeine such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks while taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine such as drowsiness, nervousness or nausea.
You are not recommended to take Ketost 200 mg Tablet with simvastatin (lipid-lowering drug) as co-administration of these medicines may cause muscle problems. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet with other medicines.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Ketost 200 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Systemic fungal infections are fungal infections that affect internal organs. The fungus lives in the environment, particularly in moist soil and in decomposing organic matter such as leaves and wood. Fungi enter the body via the paranasal sinuses, gut, lungs, or skin, and may spread to other organs. If these infections are not treated with appropriate therapy or if treatment is delayed, it may lead to medical emergencies. The symptoms of systemic fungal infection in people with normal immune function include cough, fever, or loss of appetite. It can also affect people who are immune compromised.
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Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause adverse effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Ketost 200 mg Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Ketost 200 mg Tablet may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid breastfeeding while taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet .
Driving
Caution
Ketost 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Therefore, drive only if you alert after taking Ketost 200 mg Tablet .
Liver
Unsafe
Ketost 200 mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with chronic or acute liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any Liver diseases/conditions.
Kidney
Caution
If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ketost 200 mg Tablet in patients with kiver diseases/conditions, consult a doctor.
Children
Caution
Ketost 200 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. For children above 2 years, it is recommended to use only if the doctor has determined that benefits outweigh risks.