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USES: This medication is an antifungal agent used to treat certain fungal infections.
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Sporanox
Uses
This medication is an antifungal agent used to treat certain fungal infections.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function) may be performed to monitor your progress.
Storage
- Store at or below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from moisture and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Do nor freeze.
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Sporanox (itraconazole) 100 mg |
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How To Use
- This medication is best taken without food if possible.
- Consult your doctor.
- Itraconazole is usually taken once or twice a day.
- Swish the solution in your mouth for several seconds, then swallow.
- For best results, take each dose at evenly spaced intervals around the clock.
- This will ensure a constant level of medication in your blood.
- The capsule and liquid forms of this drug are not interchangeable.
- Consult your pharmacist.
- Another dosing method involves taking this medication for one week each month until therapy is completed.
- In some situations, therapy with this medication may be continued for at least 3 months to ensure the infection is gone.
- Take this medication for the full time prescribed.
- Stopping therapy too soon may result in reinfection.
- You should notice improvement within 4 weeks.
Side Effects
- Stomach upset, diarrhea, headache or dizziness may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Other side effects reported include ringing in the ears, fever, sexual dysfunction, depression, drowsiness, trouble sleeping.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop nausea, vomiting, jaundice, unusual weakness, dark urine or pale stools.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this medication tell your doctor your medical history especially of liver disease, heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) and of any drug allergies.
- Use caution engaging activities requiring alertness if this medication makes you dizzy or drowsy.
- This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Itraconazole is excreted into breast milk.
- The manufacturer does not recommended breast-feeding while using this drug.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription medication you may use especially cyclosporine, digoxin; "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin); oral diabetic drugs, ulcer drugs, isoniazid, phenytoin; rifamycins (e.g., rifampin); terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride; certain cholesterol-lowering drugs (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors such as lovastatin); nifedipine, pimozide or quinidine.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Sex:
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Age: 44
Time Taken:
7 days
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| Reason: Fungal infection on my back |
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3 October 2005 |
Side Effects
The medicine did clear up the infection on my back, which had persisted for 12-years (since the 9th month of pregnancy). Had gone to many derm docs and spent thousands of dollars on creams, soaps, and other meds. No one ever suggested a cure from the inside out until Sporanox. Took pulse over 14-days in late June with minimal side effects. Started with a 7-day pulse in mid-September that cleared up the infection and almost wiped me out. I ended up in the hospital due to elevated blood pressure, irregular heart beats, tingling sensations in all extremeties, rash on both legs, and disorientation. Extremely frightening! In addition, I experienced terrible headaches for which I took an Excedrin. The two drugs did not work well together, which caused my blood pressure to elevate even higher. The drug cured my infection, but almost took my life. I think I would rather live with the infection and discomfort of itching. I still have three weeks before the stuff is out of my system. During my
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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