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  • QUINIDINE
  • DOFETILIDE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • CISAPRIDE
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • LOVASTATIN
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • NISOLDIPINE
  • EPLERENONE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • TRIAZOLAM
  • MIDAZOLAM

Drug-Drug Interactions

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KetoconazoleEplerenone
Critical
KetoconazoleLovastatin
Critical

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KetoconazoleEplerenone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Ketafung Tablet 10's with Eplerenone can increase the levels of blood potassium which can lead to kidney damage and irregular heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketafung Tablet 10's with Eplerenone is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of headaches, irritation, confusion, edema (swelling caused by too much fluid accumulation), weakness, palpitations, or constipation, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without the doctor's advice.
KetoconazoleLovastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Lovastatin with Ketafung Tablet 10's can increase the risk of liver damage, rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) which may lead to kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketafung Tablet 10's with Lovastatin is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, weakness, accompanied by fever, dark urine or unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, chills, joint pain, swelling, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
KetoconazoleRegorafenib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
When Regorafenib is taken with Ketafung Tablet 10's, it can increase the levels of Regorafenib, which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Regorafenib with Ketafung Tablet 10's is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
KetoconazoleZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
Taking Ketafung Tablet 10's with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Ketafung Tablet 10's is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficult. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetoconazoleNimodipine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
When Nimodipine is taken with Ketafung Tablet 10's, it can increase the blood levels of Nimodipine which may lead to serious side effects .

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketafung Tablet 10's with Nimodipine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience -irregular heart rhythm, swelling, and low blood pressure, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
KetoconazoleEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
When Eliglustat is taken with Ketafung Tablet 10's, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketafung Tablet 10's with Eliglustat is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or slow heart rate, weak pulse, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
KetoconazoleNaloxegol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
When Naloxegol is taken with Ketafung Tablet 10's, it can increase the blood levels of naloxegol which may cause the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketafung Tablet 10's with Naloxegol is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribe by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as sweating, tearing, runny nose, chills, diarrhea, stomach pain, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, irritability, restlessness, and yawning, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
KetoconazoleHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
Using Ketafung Tablet 10's with Halofantrine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketafung Tablet 10's with Halofantrine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
KetoconazoleMidazolam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Ketafung Tablet 10's and Midazolam may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketafung Tablet 10's and Midazolam together is not recommended as it may result in an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have excessive or prolonged sleepiness and breathing issues. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
KetoconazoleTriazolam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketafung Tablet 10's:
When Triazolam is taken with Ketafung Tablet 10's, it can increase the risk of drowsiness and slowed breathing.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triazolam with Ketafung Tablet 10's is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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KETOCONAZOLE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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KETOCONAZOLE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of grapefruit or its juice with Ketafung Tablet 10's may result in side effects such as joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, dark urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Avoid consuming grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that include grapefruit extract while taking Ketafung Tablet 10's.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug Warnings

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 Ketafung Tablet 10's. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ketafung Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Ketafung Tablet 10's. 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). 

Side Effects of Ketafung Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea 

Directions for Use

Take Ketafung Tablet 10's with food to avoid stomach upset or take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow the whole tablet/capsule with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

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Medicinal Benefits

Ketafung Tablet 10's 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.

Uses of Ketafung Tablet 10's

Systemic fungal infections

About Ketafung Tablet 10's

Ketafung Tablet 10's 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.

Ketafung Tablet 10's 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 Ketafung Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Ketafung Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Ketafung Tablet 10's 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 Ketafung Tablet 10's. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ketafung Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption whilst on treatment with Ketafung Tablet 10's. Ketafung Tablet 10's 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.

Side Effects of Ketafung Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea 
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Therapeutic Class

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