Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

Information About Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

About Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

The Medicine Brand Scalpe Lotion is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Ketoconazole.

Pakaging

1 x 1

Active Ingredients For Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

Ketoconazole 2wv Zinc Pyrithione 1wv

Diseases List For Which Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Blastomycosis Candidiasis Candiduria Chromomycosis Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis Coccidloidomycosis Histoplasmosis Oesophageal candidiasis orophyaryngeal candidiasis Paracoccidloidomycosis Chronic Vag candidiasis

Other Significations For Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

This Medication This medication is an antifungal agent prescribed for jock itch athletes foot and other infections

Precautions To Be Taken Before Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

There are no known drug interactions with topical ketoconazole Ketoconazole tablets require stomach acidity to dissolve Therefore ketoconazole should be administered at least two hours before taking antacids or other acid reducing medications such as cimetidine Tagamet or ranitidine Zantac Combining ketoconazole with alcohol may cause a very unpleasant reaction disulfiram reaction Rifampin Rifadin Rimactane Rifamate Rifater reduces the blood concentration of oral ketoconazole probably by increasing the elimination of fluconazole by the liver This may reduce the effectiveness of ketoconazole Ketoconazole may increase the concentration of warfarin Coumadin in blood by reducing the elimination of warfarin Therefore the effect of warfarin may increase leading to an increased tendency to bleed

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

Can We Take Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

Can We Use Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Ketoconazole- Scalpe Lotion