Itraconazole

Itraconazole

Uses

Itraconazole is an azole antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This drug may also be used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients with HIV.
How to use itraconazole

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking itraconazole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with a full meal, usuallySide Effects

See also Warning section.

Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, gas, headache, dizziness, or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), trouble breathing, unusual tiredness, swelling ankles/feet, burning/painful/frequent urination, decreased sexual interest/ability, hair loss, muscle cramps/pain, weakness, fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression), enlarged breasts in men, ringing in the ears, temporary or permanentBefore taking itraconazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (or history of liver disease with other drugs), kidney disease, heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, congestive heart failure), severe lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD), high blood pressure, decreased or no stomach acid (e.g., achlorhydria), cystic fibrosis.

This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include: alfuzosin, certain benzodiazepines (such as alprazolam, estazolam), conivaptan, eletriptan, ivabradine, vardenafil, amiodarone, calcium channel blockers (such as verapamil).

This drug can slow down the removal of other drugs from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include certain Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details...