itraconazole - injection, Sporanox

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GENERIC NAME: ITRACONAZOLE - INJECTION (eye-truh-CON-uh-zole)

BRAND NAME(S): Sporanox

Warning | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

WARNING: Itraconazole must not be used with cisapride, quinidine, pimozide, dofetilide, or levacetylmethadol (levomethadyl) because very serious (possibly fatal) heart rhythm problems may occur. If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting itraconazole.

Itraconazole may infrequently cause or worsen congestive heart failure. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of congestive heart failure, such as swelling of the ankles/feet, sudden unexplained weight gain, trouble breathing, or extreme tiredness. Consult your doctor for more details.

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