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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?
The effects of Ketobig on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
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?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Ketobig on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ketobig on the Liver?
Information about safety of Ketobig for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ketobig on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ketobig on the heart, information on safety of Ketobig for the heart is unavailable.
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Ketobig is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ketobig does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ketobig only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ketobig cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ketobig
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ketobig, due to a lack of research on this.
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 -
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
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