parasite and fungi meds

what is ketoconazole used for?

treat systematic fungal infections

what are some fungal infections is ketoconazole used for?

tinea corporis (ring worm), tinea pedis (athlete foot), and vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection), thrush,

client education of ketoconazole

avoid alcohol due to hepatoxicty and GI upset are side effects

what should you do as a nurse for ketoconazole? 

frequent liver enzyme monitoring and watch out for liver toxicity

what is mefloquine used for?

treatment of malaria 

what is client education

GI upset are anticipated side effects, wear sunscreen, may cause headache or dizziness

what is a BLACK BOX WARNING of mefloquine

severe anxiety, depression, paranoia, hallucinations

what are some contradictions of mefloquine 

severe liver impairment and history of psychotic symptoms 

what is metronidazole used to treat?

giardiasis

what are some client education for metronidazole? 

GI upset is normal, NO drinking ALCHOL

what taste is normal when it comes to metronidazole?

metallic taste is common

what color for urine may change to when taking metronidazole?

reddish-brown color

what is mebendazole used for?

treat worm infections (pin, round, hook, flat, whip, tape, seg)

client education for mebendazole? 

EMERGENCY AND STOP MEDICATION IF you notice skin reaction with blistering, peeling.

It is associated with Steven Johnson syndrome