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Triket, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Triket have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Triket depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Triket have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Triket are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Triket's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Triket related warnings talks about Triket's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Triket is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Triket contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Triket have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Triket is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Triket 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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Is the use of Triket safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Triket. It is best to stop taking Triket immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Triket safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Triket.
What is the effect of Triket on the Kidneys?
Using Triket does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Triket on the Liver?
Triket can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Triket on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Triket on the heart have been reported.
Triket 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 Triket unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Triket habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Triket has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Triket you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Triket only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Triket is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Triket
You can take Triket with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Triket
Consumption of alcohol and Triket together may have severe effects on your health.
No, ideally Triket can't be used for hemorrhoids condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat and prevent hemorrhoids.
No, Triket is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Triket 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.
Yes, Triket is effectively used in the ringworm. Please consult a dermatologist before using this medicine.
No, Triket 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 Triket.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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