Tako
Tako Products are primarily used for
Fungal infections
About Tako Products
Tako Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tako are Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Increased liver enzymes, Application site redness, Itching, Diarrhea, Abnormal liver function tests, Adrenal insufficiency, Application site burning.
How Tako Products work
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Patient Concerns about Tako Products
Frequently asked questions about Tako Products
Frequently asked questions about Ketoconazole
Q. What is Tako 200mg Tablet used for?
Tako 200mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to treat serious fungal infections that affect the lungs, skin, or other parts of the body when other treatments are not available or have failed.
Q. Is Tako 200mg Tablet safe for all types of fungal infections?
No. Tako 200mg Tablet is not meant for common skin or nail fungal infections due to serious side effects. It should only be used for life-threatening or serious systemic fungal infections.
Q. Can Tako 200mg Tablet cause serious side effects?
Yes. Tako 200mg Tablet may cause severe liver damage, which can be life-threatening. Symptoms include yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or persistent tiredness. Your doctor may advise regular liver monitoring while you are on Tako 200mg Tablet treatment.
Q. Who should not take Tako 200mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Tako 200mg Tablet if they have liver disease, are taking certain medications that interact dangerously with it (like some heart medications), or are allergic to ketoconazole or any other ingredient present in Tako 200mg Tablet.
Q. Can Tako 200mg Tablet cause hormone changes?
Yes. Long-term use of Tako 200mg Tablet may affect hormone levels, especially testosterone and cortisol, possibly leading to breast enlargement in men or menstrual changes in women.
Q. What precautions should I take while using Tako 200mg Tablet?
While using Tako 200mg Tablet, you should avoid alcohol, get regular liver function tests, inform your doctor of any new symptoms, and do not self-medicate or combine with other antifungals.
Q. Can Tako 200mg Tablet prevent hair loss?
No, Tako 200mg Tablet does not prevent hair loss.