The drug "Nizoral" belongs to the group of antifungal agents. The international name for the medication is ketoconazole.
Means "Nizoral", the instruction to which introduces us to this drug, is available in the form of flat round tablets with the inscription "K 200" on one side and "Janssen" on the other. The dosage form is white.
The drug "Nizoral", the composition of which is described in the instructions, includes ketoconazole as the main component. In one tablet, its content is two hundred milligrams. Excipients are the following: corn starch and lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose and K 90 polyvidone, as well as magnesium stearate and colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide.
The drug "Nizoral", the instruction to which explains the mechanism of its effect on pathogenic fungi, has fungistatic and fungicidal effects. After ketoconazole enters the body, the process of ergosterol biosynthesis of fungi decreases, which causes changes in the composition of the remaining lipids in their membranes. In the treatment of fungal meningitis, the oral form of the drug is not prescribed, since the ingestion of the main active substance in this case into the central nervous system is very insignificant.
The drug "Nizoral", the instruction to which describes the main area of application, is prescribed for the following ailments:
- infectious lesions of the skin of the nails and hair caused by yeast or dermatophytes;
- candidiasis of the mucous membranes and skin, which are chronic in nature;
- infectious pathologies of the stomach and intestines caused by yeast;
- vaginal candidiasis, having a chronic nature and complicated by relapses;
- systemic fungal diseases of an infectious nature;
- also in order to take preventive measures aimed at enhancing the protective functions of the body, reducing the likelihood of developing a fungal infection.
The drug "Nizoral", the instruction to which recommends methods of its use, is taken during meals for optimal absorption into the bloodstream. The duration of the course of treatment depends on the nature of the disease and is prescribed by a specialist.
When taking the drug, side effects are possible. The most common occurrences of dyspepsia and nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In rare cases, menstrual irregularities and dizziness are possible. There is also the likelihood of paresthesia and increased liver enzymes. Symptoms of an allergic reaction and headache are possible. In very rare cases, there is a likelihood of thrombocytopenia, allopecia, as well as impotence and an increase in intracranial pressure. During the course of treatment with the drug, hepatitis rarely develops, which occurs when the use of the drug is discontinued.
The medication is contraindicated with individual sensitivity to its constituent elements, and also it is not prescribed to persons suffering from liver diseases in acute and chronic form. With extreme caution, the drug is indicated for patients who are addicted to alcohol. The simultaneous administration of a medication with alcohol causes an organism reaction characterized by swelling and rash, nausea and headache, as well as redness of the skin.
In pharmacies, you can buy shampoo, which is sometimes called "Nizoral" -spray. It helps in the treatment of dandruff, pityriasis versicolor and seborrheic dermatitis. Shampoo is applied to the lesions for five minutes, and then the skin is washed with water.
In the treatment of various diseases of a fungal nature, the use of Nizoral cream is recommended. It is applied directly to the affected area. The duration of the course of treatment is prescribed depending on the severity of the pathology.