Itraconazole Capsules | ITRANAZ-100

Itraconazole Capsules – The medication belongs to the class of medicines called antifungals and is primarily used for the treatment of fungal infections. The capsules treat fungal infections of particular body parts such as the throat, fingernails,  lungs, toenails, mouth, vagina, and skin. Fungal infection is a medical disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and is responsible for causing infection. The infection caused by a fungus can be contagious and spread from one person to another. The dosage and duration of the Itraconazole Capsules will depend on certain factors such as age, gender, and the severity of your infection. 

Working Mechanism of Itraconazole Capsules

The medication consists of a drug called Itraconazole in it as its main component, which is an antifungal medication. The medication works by stopping the growth and then ultimately killing the fungi by destroying its cell membrane. Hence, treating your fungal and skin infection. The intake of this medication should be as prescribed by your healthcare provider to rule out any possibilities of side effects afterwards. Do not stop taking Itraconazole medication in between your curse of treatment even if you feel better, as it may cause the infection to come back faster and harder to treat. 

Usage 

Take Itraconazole medicine as prescribed by your healthcare provider. The medication is preferable to take with food, at the same time for as long as prescribed. Swallow the Itraconazole 100mg Capsules as a whole with a glass of water without chewing, breaking, or crushing them. The medicine is usually advised to take once or twice daily. Rember to take medicine 2 hours before or 1 hour after you are taking any antacids. And take the capsule with cola if you are taking any stomach acid suppressor or have achlorhydria. 

Side Effects of Itraconazole Capsule

The usage of this medication may lead to some unpleasant after-effects sometimes. These side effects of this medication are very rare to appear and usually fade on their own after some time. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience that your side effects are persistent and are not going away even after some time. 

Some of the common side effects of Itraconazole 100mg Capsules may include:

• Menstrual disorder
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Common cold
• Cough
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Throat pain
• Stomach pain
• Back pain

Important Points to Remember

Some of the important precautions and warnings to consider about the Itraconazole Capsules are:

1. Remember not to skip any doses of Itraconazole medicine and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. 
2. Do not talk about any indigestion remedies within two hours of taking this medicine. 
3. Remember to use a reliable method when it comes to contraception while taking this medication to avoid pregnancy.
4. Do not take the medication in case you are allergic to it or any of the other components present in it.
5. Notify your doctor immediately, if you develop any allergic reactions, loss of hearing, or nerve pain. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What are Itraconazole Capsules mainly used for?

The medication primarily works to treat fungal info caused by Microsporum spp, Trichophyton spp, and  Epidermophyton floccosum. 

Q. For how long does a person need to take Itraconazole 100mg Capsule?

The dose and duration of your medical treatment will be based on the type and site of infection and how your body responds to the treatment.