What are the side effects of the antifungal drugs?
The common side effects of ketoconazole are nausea and vomiting, gynecomastia (enlargement of male breasts) and decreased libido. The common side effects of itraconazole and fluconazole are nausea, headache, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Side effects resulting from treatment with the azoles usually resolve with the discontinuation of the drug. Amphotericin B may have several side effects, most of which may occur during administration and then pass. Newer forms of Amphotericin B have been developed to ease symptoms during administration. Amphotericin B may affect the kidneys and requires close monitoring. Additional side effects with all antifungal medications may occur. Consult with your doctor, pharmacist and/or package insert for further details.
The common side effects of ketoconazole are nausea and vomiting, gynecomastia (enlargement of male breasts) and decreased libido. The common side effects of itraconazole and fluconazole are nausea, headache, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Side effects resulting from treatment with the azoles usually resolve with the discontinuation of the drug. Amphotericin B may have several side effects, most of which may occur during administration and then pass. Newer forms of Amphotericin B have been developed to ease symptoms during administration. Amphotericin B may effect the kidneys and requires close monitoring. Additional side effects with all antifungal medications may occur. Consult with your doctor, pharmacist and/or package insert for further details.
