| Category of Drug | Griseofulvin is an Anti-Infectives |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Griseofulvin is used for 1. Fungal infections of the skin, scalp, hair and nails where topical treatment has failed or is inappropriate 2. Athlete’s foot |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLET 2. CAPSULE |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Severe liver disease 2. Pregnancy 3. Porphyria 4. Systemic lupus erythematosus and related disorders |
| Precautions | 1. Pre-existing hepatic insufficiency 2. Blood disorders 3. Blood count weekly during the first month of treatment 4. Lactation 5. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Rash 2. Vomiting 3. Nausea 4. Headache 5. Dizziness 6. Fatigue 7. Dry mouth and angular stomatitis leukopenia 8. Agranulocytosis 9. Lupus erythematosus 10. Toxic epidermal necrolysis |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
