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Itraconazole
Latest prescription information about Itraconazole. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Itraconazole
Pronunciation : i- tra –ko- na- zole
Therapeutic Classification : antifungals
Trade Name(s):
India- Biospore, Candistat, Canditral, Fulcover, Fungicap, Itaspor, Itra, Itrazen, Itrole, Sporanox. International- Sporanox. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems, congestive heart failure, co-administration with cisapride, oral midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide, quinidine, dofetilide, triazolam and levacetylmethadol, hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 100 to 200 mg once daily (2 capsules). How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of HIV infection, weakened immune system, kidney or liver problems, abnormal liver function tests, lung or breathing problems, irregular heartbeat, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and loss appetite. Body as a Whole - Fluid retention, fatigue, fever and uneasiness. Skin - Rash and itching. Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, decreased sexual activity and drowsiness. Heart - High blood pressure. Metabolic - Decrease in potassium level. Genitourinary - Impotence. Liver - Abnormal liver function. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. |
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