Why Should We Use Zocon 150 MG Tablet?

Zocon 150 MG Tablet is primarily prescribed for the treatment of hepatosplenic candidiasis and other Candida infections, cryptococcal infections and secondary prophylaxis for cryptococcal meningitis in persons with AIDS. It is also used as antifungal prophylaxis in allogeneic bone marrow transplant recipients.


This medicine belongs to the class of triazole antifungal. Zocon 150 MG Tablet is effectively used in the treatment of meningitis. It affects the membranes in the brain and spinal cord. This drug treats fungal infections like yeast infections in the mouth, throat, food pipe, lungs, vagina, etc.


It works by decreasing the production of ergosterol, which inhibits cell membrane formation in fungi. This drug is also preferred as a preventive medication in patients susceptible to fungal infections while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy before bone marrow transplantation.


Some serious side effects that may occur and need immediate medical attention are:


Yellowing of the skin, dark urine, light-coloured stool and itchiness of the skin, indicating liver damage

Severe rash or peeling of the skin in patients suffering from cancer or AIDS

Irregular or fast heart rate, palpitations, seizures or fainting, indicating Torsades de Pointes (a condition of abnormal rhythm of the heart which may cause a sudden cardiac arrest)



Use of Zocon 150


Zocon 150 drug is primarily used for the following conditions

Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

Vaginal Candidiasis

Fungal Infections (Tinea Strains)

Cryptococcal Meningitis

Coccidioidomycosis


Side Effects


Side effects of this drug are as follows

Decreased Appetite

Insomnia

Tremor

Vertigo

Constipation

Dry Mouth

Abdominal Pain

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Nausea


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