Hyporal Tablet 10's
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About Hyporal Tablet
Hyporal Tablet is indicated to treat various systemic fungal infections such as blastomycosis (infection caused by Blastomyces fungus), chromomycosis (chronic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue), Coccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Coccidioides fungus), paracoccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Paracoccidioides fungus) and histoplasmosis (lung infection caused by Histoplasma fungus).
Hyporal Tablet contains ketoconazole, which works by destroying fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
Some people may experience headache, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhoea as side effects. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to ketoconazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Hyporal Tablet . Avoid breastfeeding while taking Hyporal Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk. Hyporal Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age.
Uses of Hyporal Tablet
Hyporal Tablet is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections when other antifungal treatments are unsuitable or ineffective. The detailed uses of Hyporal Tablet include:
- Treatment of systemic fungal infections: Hyporal Tablet is prescribed for serious fungal infections affecting internal organs such as the lungs, liver, or skin.
- Management of fungal infections resistant to first-line therapy: Hyporal Tablet is used when alternative antifungal agents are not tolerated or fail to provide adequate results.
- Destruction of fungal cell membranes: Hyporal Tablet works by disrupting the integrity of fungal cell membranes, leading to cell death and resolution of the infection.
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Directions for Use
- Hyporal Tablet can be taken with or without food.
- Your doctor will decide the dose and duration depending on your condition.
- Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break Hyporal Tablet as it may affect the way the medication is absorbed.
Key Benefits
- Hyporal Tablet is an antifungal used to treat severe fungal infections.
- It is used only when other effective antifungal therapies are not available or tolerated and if potential benefits outweigh potential risks.
- It destroys fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
How Hyporal Tablet Works
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- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
What if I have taken an overdose of Hyporal Tablet
Drug Warnings
- If you are allergic to Ketoconazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
- If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Hyporal Tablet .
- Avoid breastfeeding while taking Hyporal Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk.
- You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Hyporal Tablet .
- If you have a loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, vomiting, yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine, or light-coloured stools, inform your doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of hepatotoxicity (liver damage).
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Ivabradine with Hyporal Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivabradine with Hyporal Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Lovastatin with Hyporal Tablet can increase the risk of liver damage, rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) which may lead to kidney damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hyporal Tablet with Lovastatin is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, weakness, accompanied by fever, dark urine or unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, chills, joint pain, swelling, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
When Nimodipine is taken with Hyporal Tablet, it can increase the blood levels of Nimodipine which may lead to serious side effects .
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hyporal Tablet with Nimodipine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience -irregular heart rhythm, swelling, and low blood pressure, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
When Methadone is taken with Hyporal Tablet, it can increase the risk of serious side effects such as respiratory problems, low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hyporal Tablet with Methadone is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience breathing difficulty, fainting, heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
When Nisoldipine is taken with Hyporal Tablet, it can increase the blood levels of Nimodipine which may lead to serious side effects (irregular heart rhythm, fluid retention, swelling, and extremely low blood pressure).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hyporal Tablet with Nisoldipine can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience irregular heart rhythm, fluid retention, swelling, and extremely low blood pressure while using these medications, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Hyporal Tablet and Disopyramide together can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hyporal Tablet with Disopyramide is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, irritation, confusion, chest pain or tightness, swelling, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
When Naloxegol is taken with Hyporal Tablet, it can increase the blood levels of naloxegol which may cause the side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hyporal Tablet with Naloxegol is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribe by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as sweating, tearing, runny nose, chills, diarrhea, stomach pain, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, irritability, restlessness, and yawning, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Using alfuzosin together with Hyporal Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of alfuzosin, which may result in side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alfuzosin with Hyporal Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Hyporal Tablet and Midazolam may increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Hyporal Tablet and Midazolam together is not recommended as it may result in an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have excessive or prolonged sleepiness and breathing issues. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Using Hyporal Tablet with Methylergometrine can increase the concentration of Methylergometrine, which may lead to side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hyporal Tablet with Methylergometrine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit
How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of grapefruit or its juice with Hyporal Tablet may result in side effects such as joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, dark urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Avoid consuming grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that include grapefruit extract while taking Hyporal Tablet.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid high-risk areas such as renovated buildings, construction sites, pigeon or chick coops, and caves.
- Wear a respiratory mask when there is a risk of exposure to spores.
- People with a weak immune system are advised to avoid activities that involve close contact with dust or dirt including digging, yard work, and gardening.
- Close windows and stay inside during dust storms.
- Clean skin injuries well with soap and water to reduce the risk of developing a skin infection.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Hyporal Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause adverse effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Hyporal Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Hyporal Tablet may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid breastfeeding while taking Hyporal Tablet .
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Hyporal Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Therefore, drive only if you alert after taking Hyporal Tablet .
Liver
Consult your doctor
Hyporal Tablet is contraindicated in patients with chronic or acute liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any Liver diseases/conditions.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
If you have any concerns regarding the use of Hyporal Tablet in patients with kiver diseases/conditions, consult a doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Hyporal Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. For children above 2 years, it is recommended to use only if the doctor has determined that benefits outweigh risks.
Heart
If you have any concerns regarding the use of Hyporal Tablet in patients with heart diseases/conditions, consult a doctor.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Hyporal Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor before use.
FAQs
Hyporal Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals indicated to treat various systemic fungal infections such as blastomycosis (infection caused by Blastomyces fungus), chromomycosis (chronic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue), Coccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Coccidioides fungus), paracoccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Paracoccidioides fungus) and histoplasmosis (lung infection caused by Histoplasma fungus).
Hyporal Tablet works by destroying fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
Hyporal Tablet is not recommended to treat fungal meningitis (fungal infection spreads to the brain and spinal cord) as it poorly penetrates into the cerebrospinal fluid. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have fungal meningitis so that appropriate medication may be prescribed.
You are recommended to avoid foods containing chocolate and caffeine such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks while taking Hyporal Tablet as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine such as drowsiness, nervousness or nausea.
You are not recommended to take Hyporal Tablet with simvastatin (lipid-lowering drug) as co-administration of these medicines may cause muscle problems. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Hyporal Tablet with other medicines.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Hyporal Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Hyporal Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Hyporal Tablet , please consult your doctor.
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