* Generic Name: itraconazole capsules
* Brand Name: Sporanox
* What is itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
* What are the possible side effects of itraconazole (Onmel,
Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
* What is the most important information I should know about
itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
* What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
* How should I take itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox
PulsePak)?
* What happens if I miss a dose (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox
PulsePak)?
* What happens if I overdose (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox
PulsePak)?
* What should I avoid while taking itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox,
Sporanox PulsePak)?
* What other drugs will affect itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox,
Sporanox PulsePak)?
* Where can I get more information (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox
PulsePak)?
What is itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
Itraconazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections
caused by fungus.
Itraconazole is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can
invade any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat,
toenails, or fingernails.
Itraconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox
PulsePak)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:
hives, severe skin rash, tingling in your arms or legs; difficult
breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using itraconazole and call your doctor at once if you have signs
of congestive heart failure: feeling tired or short of breath, cough
with mucus, fast heartbeats, swelling, rapid weight gain, or sleep
problems.
Keep taking itraconazole but call your doctor at once if you have:
* confusion, a light-headed feeling (like you might pass out);
* blurred vision, double vision, ringing in your ears, problems
with hearing;
* fast heartbeats;
* numbness or tingly feeling, loss of bladder control;
* little or no urinating, pain or burning when you urinate;
* pancreatitis--severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your
back, nausea and vomiting; or
* liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, tiredness, loss of
appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice
(yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
* headache, dizziness;
* rash;
* nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation;
* fever, muscle or joint pain;
* unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
* hair loss;
* impotence, erection problems; or
* changes in your menstrual periods.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about itraconazole
(Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
You should not take this medicine if you have ever had heart
failure.
Stop using itraconazole and call your doctor at once if you have signs
of congestive heart failure: feeling tired or short of breath, cough
with mucus, fast heartbeats, swelling, rapid weight gain, or sleep
problems.
Life-threatening side effects may occur if you take itraconazole with
certain other drugs. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines
and any you start or stop using.
If you have liver or kidney disease, you should not take itraconazole
with colchicine, fesoterodine, solifenacin, or telithromycin.
You should not take itraconazole to treat a toenail or fingernail
infection if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Sporanox Patient Information including How Should I Take
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What Feet Say About Health Slideshow
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking itraconazole
(Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to itraconazole
or similar medicines such as fluconazole or ketoconazole, or if
you have ever had congestive heart failure.
You should not take itraconazole to treat a toenail or fingernail
infection if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment.
Life-threatening side effects may occur if you take itraconazole with:
* avanafil;
* cisapride;
* irinotecan;
* methadone;
* naloxegol;
* ranolazine;
* ticagrelor;
* lurasidone or pimozide (anti-psychotic medications);
* lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin
(cholesterol-lowering medicines);
* dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, or methylergonovine
(ergot medicines);
* eplerenone, felodipine, ivabradine, or nisoldipine (heart or
blood pressure medicines);
* disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, or quinidine (medicines for
heart rhythm disorders); or
* oral midazolam, or triazolam (Valium-like sedatives).
If you have liver or kidney disease, you should not take itraconazole
with colchicine, fesoterodine, solifenacin, or telithromycin.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
* heart problems;
* cystic fibrosis or other lung problems;
* liver or kidney disease; or
* a weak immune system.
Itraconazole may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to
prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 2
months after your last dose.
You should not take itraconazole to treat a toenail or fingernail
infection if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment.
Itraconazole can pass into breast milk and may affect the nursing baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Itraconazole is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years
old.
How should I take itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all
medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as
directed.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the
same symptoms you have.
The itraconazole capsule should be taken after a full meal.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
Take itraconazole oral solution (liquid) on an empty stomach, at least
1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Swish the liquid in your mouth
for several seconds before swallowing it.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or
use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
The Sporanox PulsePak has a special dosing schedule that includes not
taking the medicine for several days in a row. Follow all dosing
instructions carefully.
Itraconazole capsules should not be used in place of itraconazole oral
solution (liquid) if that is what your doctor has prescribed. Avoid
medication errors by using only the form and strength your doctor
prescribes.
If you also take a stomach acid reducer (Tagamet, Pepcid,
Axid, Zantac, and others), take itraconazole with an acidic
drink such as non-diet cola.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your
symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of
infection that is resistant to medication. Itraconazole will not treat
a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
You may need frequent medical tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Sporanox Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose
Nail Health:What Your Nails Say about Your Health
Nail Health Slideshow Pictures
Fungal Infections: Fungus Among Us
Fungal Infections Slideshow: Fungus Among Us
Foot Health: What Your Feet Say About Your Health
What Feet Say About Health Slideshow
What happens if I miss a dose (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is
almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox
PulsePak)?
This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine
will affect you.
Avoid taking antacids within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you
take itraconazole. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to
absorb itraconazole.
What other drugs will affect itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox
PulsePak)?
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time.
Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which
may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
Many drugs can affect itraconazole, and some drugs should not be used
at the same time. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and
any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all
possible interactions are listed here.
Where can I get more information (Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak)?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about itraconazole.
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children, never share your medicines with others, and use this
medication only for the indication prescribed.
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