How is Levoketoconazole dosed?
The dosage of levoketoconazole is determined by the doctor's orders or the instructions on the label. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage.
What is the dosage form of Levoketoconazole?
Levoketoconazole is available in tablet form.
What medications are contraindication with Levoketoconazole?
Levoketoconazole should not be taken with the following medications:
- Carbamazepine
- Efavirenz
- Isoniazid
- Mifepristone
- Mitotane
- Nevirapine
- Phenytoin
- Rifabutin
- Rifampicin
- Ritonavir
- Ritonavir-boosted darunavir
- Ritonavir-boosted fosamprenavir It is advised to avoid these medications 2 weeks before and during treatment with levoketoconazole. Consult your doctor for specific advice on contraindications and drug interactions.
How is Levoketoconazole administered?
Levoketoconazole is taken orally as a tablet, following the instructions provided by the doctor or on the label. It can be taken with or without food. However, certain medications should not be taken with levoketoconazole. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions and read the patient information leaflet.
What are common precautions when taking Levoketoconazole?
When taking levoketoconazole, it is important to:
- Avoid alcohol consumption.
- Take antacids (such as aluminum hydroxide) at least 2 hours after taking levoketoconazole.
- Inform your doctor about any previous unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or other medications.
- Note that levoketoconazole has not been adequately studied in pediatric populations.
- Use caution in geriatric patients, although no specific problems related to age have been identified.
- Consult your doctor before taking levoketoconazole while breastfeeding, as there are no adequate studies to determine the risk to the infant.
- Levoketoconazole should not be used in patients with liver disease or a history of liver injury caused by medicines.
- Use levoketoconazole with caution if you have a history of low potassium or magnesium levels.
- Levoketoconazole should not be used in patients with a history of heart rhythm problems. Always follow your doctor's instructions and read the patient information leaflet carefully before taking levoketoconazole.