Kior (Ketoconazole)


Brand Name: Kior

Generic Name: Ketoconazole

Manufacturer/Agent: Metro Pharma


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 200mg

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 90.00

Retail Price: @ KES 12.00


Class: Antifungals (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C26H28CL2N4O4 = 531.4

Precautions: Liver disease. hypersensitivity to imidazoles. pregnancy and lactation.

Indications/Uses: Systemic mycosis and dermatophytosis 200mg od, after food. chronic candidiasis 200-400mg daily. prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients 400mg. to be taken after food. topically for dermatophyte infection.

Interactions: Rifampicin. isoniazid. anticholinergics. antacids. cimetidine. terfenadine.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. hepatitis. nausea. rash. dizzyness. gynaecomastia. decreased libido.