Ketocip 200 mg Tablet

Ketocip 200 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains ketoconazole 200 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used to treat certain fungal infections when a doctor decides oral treatment is appropriate. Ketocip 200 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength product, so it should be used only under medical supervision. Because it is a 200 mg tablet, it is a full-strength tablet rather than a lower-dose form.

How it works: Ketoconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important part of the fungus cell membrane. Without that protective membrane, the fungus cannot grow normally and eventually dies or stops spreading, which is how Ketocip 200 mg Tablet helps treat infection.

Ketocip 200 mg Tablet is the standard tablet strength used when a doctor wants a full 200 mg dose in a single tablet. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this product fits the usual tablet dosing pattern for ketoconazole and may be chosen when an oral antifungal tablet is needed. The 200 mg strength is not a starter dose for everyone and may be reserved for patients whose infection, medical history, and liver risk have been reviewed.

• Certain fungal skin and body infections
• Severe or hard-to-treat fungal infections when prescribed
• Yeast-related infections when a doctor chooses oral ketoconazole
• Other fungal infections your clinician determines are appropriate for ketoconazole

• Take Ketocip 200 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew it unless your clinician tells you to.
• Take it with food if directed, because food can improve absorption for this tablet.
• Follow the timing your doctor gives you and do not change the schedule on your own.
• Do not take antacids, acid reducers, or other stomach medicines at the same time unless your doctor says it is okay.
• Finish the full course if your prescriber instructs you to continue, even if you start feeling better.

Each Ketocip 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of ketoconazole per tablet. The dose may be taken once daily or divided into more than one dose depending on the infection and your doctor’s instructions, and the maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber. Because ketoconazole can cause serious side effects and drug interactions, the exact dose and length of treatment should be decided by a doctor.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash
• More than one of these can be more noticeable at the 200 mg tablet strength, especially if taken on an empty stomach or with interacting medicines

• Ketocip 200 mg Tablet can cause serious liver problems; tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of hepatitis.
• Do not use this tablet with certain medicines that can cause dangerous heart rhythm problems.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it only if your doctor says it is safe, since alcohol may add stress to the liver.
• Tell your clinician about adrenal gland problems, because ketoconazole can affect hormone production.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, electrolyte problems, or a history of abnormal heartbeat.
• Driving or using machines may be unsafe if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking Ketocip 200 mg Tablet.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using this medicine.

• Antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors can reduce absorption of ketoconazole tablets.
• Many statins, blood thinners, and antiarrhythmics may interact with ketoconazole.
• Rifampin and similar medicines can lower ketoconazole levels and reduce effectiveness.
• Certain seizure medicines and some HIV medicines can change how Ketocip 200 mg Tablet works.
• Some medicines with a known QT-prolonging effect should not be used with ketoconazole unless your prescriber specifically approves.

Store Ketocip 200 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.