CARITRA 100 CAPSULE (Itraconazole) Drug Price and Information

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The recommended dose is 200 mg (one tablet) once daily for 12 consecutive weeks for treating Onychomycosis of the toenail. It should be taken with a full meal at the same time each day.

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.

Respiratory: Difficulty in breathing.

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

• Patients with heart failure
• Pregnancy
• Allergy to Itraconazole
• Along with certain medications like cisapride, dofetilide, ergot alkaloids, statins, methadone, oral midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide etc.

• Avoid excess dose of itraconazole

• Patients with heart failure, leg swelling, hearing loss, neuropathy and lung edema should be extremely cautious while taking Itraconazole.

• Itraconazole may cause dizziness. So, 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.

Caution should be exercised in patients with:
1. A history of HIV infection, weakened immune system
2. Kidney problems
3. Liver problems
4. Irregular heartbeat
5. Elderly, children

Do not take Itraconazole with Antiarrhythmics, Anticonvulsants, Anti-HIV Agent, Antimycobacterials, Antineoplastics, Antipsychotics, Benzodiazepines, Calcium Channel Blockers, Gastric Acid Suppressors/Neutralizers, Gastrointestinal Motility Agents, HMG CoA-Reductase Inhibitors, Macrolide Antibiotics, Oral Hypoglycemic Agents, Polyenes, Opiate Analgesics

Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container.