The biggest drawback to itraconazole is the cost, about $ 10 per day for a 40 - pound dog for the medication alone, about twice the cost
of ketoconazole.
If your pet has been given an overdose
of ketoconazole, contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic immediately.
Not exact matches
These patients were subsequently treated with the drug
ketoconazole, which blocks the production
of androgens outside
of the testes (e.g., those developed by prostate cancer cells that are evading ADT treatment).
Some
of the most common offenders are heartburn drugs (e.g. Tagamet, Zantac, Prilosec), benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax), some heart medications (Lanoxin, Norvasc), and some antibiotics (
ketoconazole, metronidazole).
Ketoconazole is an antifungal ingredient effective against fungus
of the lymph nodes, skin, nails, respiratory system, bone and other parts
of a pet's body.
KetoChlor Shampoo is a combination
of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (2 %), an antibacterial, and
ketoconazole (1 %), an antifungal and is used for bacterial and fungal infections
of the skin.
KetoChlor Shampoo is a combination
of Chlorhexidine gluconate (2 %), an antibacterial, and
Ketoconazole (1 %), an antifungal, and is used in the treatment
of fungal and bacterial diseases
of the skin such as dermatitis and pyoderma.
Traditionally, griseofulvin has been the oral antifungal
of choice for advanced ringworm favor, but many vets now favor itrconazole or
ketoconazole.
NOTE: Many
of the medications commonly used in veterinary medicine on this list are only an issue in overdose situations (for example, permethrin can cause tremors when an undiluted dip is applied to a small dog) or when drug - drug interactions increase the toxicity (like when high - dose ivermectin and
ketoconazole are used together).
Examples
of medications that may cause drug / drug interactions are: SMZ - TMP (Bactrim, Septra), gentamicin, etodolac (EtoGesic), piroxicam (Feldene),
ketoconazole (Nizoral), cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), itraconazole (Sporanox), methylprednisolone (Medrol), erythromycin, Allopurinol (Zyloprim), metoclopramide (Reglan), prednisolone, digoxin (Lanoxin), or any type
of vaccination.
With
ketoconazole, lightening
of the coat color has also been seen.
So adding
ketoconazole probably doesn't alter the risks
of cyclosporine side effects.
Examples
of medications that may cause drug / drug interactions are: SMZ - TMP (Bactrim, Septra), gentamicin, etodolac (EtoGesic), piroxicam (Feldene),
ketoconazole (Nizoral), cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), itraconazole (Sporanox), methylprednisolone (Medrol), erythromycin, Allopurinol (Zyloprim), metoclopramide (Reglan), prednisolone, digoxin (Lanoxin), any type
of vaccination.
This medicated shampoo contains both Chlorhexidine and
Ketoconazole, and they combine to act get rid
of fungus, parasites, bacteria, and yeast.
Do not give
ketoconazole within 2 hours
of an antacid.
May cause bleeding problems Some individuals may need prednisone administered along with
ketoconazole Testicular secretion
of testosterone is reduced; may produce a feminizing effect or infertility in males.
Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and cleanser, and
ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that slows the growth
of infection - causing fungi.
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that blocks the formation
of cortisol in the adrenal glands and for that reason is used in the treatment
of Cushing's disease.
If any
of the following side effects occur, continue to give
ketoconazole and talk to your veterinarian; nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache; dizziness; fatigue; itching.
If any
of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving
ketoconazole and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling
of the lips, tongue, or face; hives); or liver damage (yellowish eyes, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, or dark urine).
Some individuals will show a lightening
of the hair coat while taking
ketoconazole.
Fluconazole is related to
ketoconazole, but it is more successful in treating infections
of the central nervous system (CNS) because it more effectively crosses the blood - brain barrier, allowing the medication to find its way to the infected areas
of the body.
Given alone,
ketoconazole has a lower cure rate than amphotericin, but when given together, the two drugs work synergistically, allowing veterinarians to use lower doses
of amphotericin and minimize the risk
of kidney failure as well as promoting a more rapid and complete cure.
Certain medications the dog might be receiving concurrently (spinosad / Comfortis ®, antifungals medications like itraconazole and
ketoconazole, certain antibiotics, corticosteroids, Apoquel ® / oclacitinib, etc.) can make a bad reaction to the avermectins more likely You can read more on the subject
of demodectic mange treatment here, here, here and here.
The side effects are related to liver toxicity, like
ketoconazole, with the addition
of ulcerative skin lesions and swelling
of the legs at the higher dose.
If there is no obvious redness
of skin or sores on the feet, the smell can be managed by washing the feet in a shampoo containing
ketoconazole or 2 percent chlorhexidine.
Itraconazole and
ketoconazole (antifungal agents) can increase blood levels
of amitriptyline thus increasing the toxicity potential.