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- Manufacturer Ferozsons Laboratories Ltd.
- Generic Name Itraconazole
Healthwire Pharmacy Ratings & Reviews (1500+)
Product Information
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Description
Itraconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.
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Ingredients
Itraconazole -
Drug Class
Antifungal
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Dosage Form
Capsule
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Uses
This medication is used to treat fungal infections, such as:
- Aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs)
- Blastomycosis (Gilchrist's disease)
- Histoplasmosis (Darling's disease)
- Pityriasis versicolor (skin yeast infection)
- Dermatophytosis (skin fungal infection)
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Dosage
Follow these dosage instructions:
- Initial dose
200 mg orally 3 times a day for the first 3 days of therapy
- Maintenance dose
200 mg orally once a day
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In case of Overdose
Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
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How To Use
Take this medication by mouth with a full meal as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. Swallow the capsules whole. Take itraconazole 2 hours before or 1 hour after antacids. Antacids may decrease the absorption of this medication.
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When Not to Use
You should not take this medication if:
- You have ever had heart failure
- If you have liver or kidney disease
- You should not take itraconazole with colchicine, fesoterodine, or solifenacin.
- You are pregnant or lactating
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Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Difficult, fast, noisy breathing
- Indigestion
- Loss of bladder control
- Pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen
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Precautions & Warnings
Precautions and warnings for itraconazole:
- Liver function should be monitored during treatment due to the risk of hepatotoxicity.
- Heart failure risk may increase, particularly in patients with a history of heart failure.
- Drug interactions are significant; itraconazole is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4.
- Pregnancy should be avoided, as itraconazole may cause fetal harm.
- Gastrointestinal absorption is reduced in patients with decreased stomach acidity.
- Neuropathy may occur, requiring discontinuation if symptoms develop.
- Hearing loss has been reported and may be reversible or permanent.
- Hypersensitivity reactions may occur, including severe skin reactions.
- Renal impairment may necessitate dosage adjustments.
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Drug Interactions
Please ask your doctor about any drug interactions and inform them of the medications you are already using.
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Food Interactions
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Storage/Disposal
Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.
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Control Drug
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Quick Tips, if any
Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.
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