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on Camila Maria Lopez | 3 years ago | 0 comments
Fluconazole (Diflucan), Itraconazole (Sporonox), and Ketoconazole
These medications are antifungal medications used to treat ringworm, athlete’s foot, yeast infections, tinea versicolor, nail fungus, and other fungal infections. They are all dosed a little differently so please pay attention to the instructions on the bottle so that the medication is taken properly. Taking them with an acidic beverage such as coke or orange juice will improve absorption into the blood stream.
Side effects include:
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Increased liver enzymes and liver damage
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This is more common with ketoconazole and itraconazole.
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Long term therapy (> 1 month) will require blood tests to evaluate liver enzymes.
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Drug interactions
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Your doctor will review your active medication list to ensure there are no interactions with these medications. Please let all of your physicians know when you are taking one of these medications.
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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach
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Headaches
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Rashes
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Abnormal taste sensation
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This is a side effect of fluconazole.
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Worsening of heart failure and fluid retention
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This is a side effect of itraconazole.
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