itraconazole solution - oral, Sporanox
GENERIC NAME: ITRACONAZOLE SOLUTION - ORAL (eye-truh-CON-uh-zole)
BRAND NAME(S): Sporanox
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WARNING: Itraconazole must not be used with cisapride, quinidine, pimozide, dofetilide, or levacetylmethadol 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.
USES: Itraconazole solution is an azole antifungal medication used to treat certain fungal infections, including infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus (oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis).OTHER 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: Take this medication by mouth without food, usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. When using this drug to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, or esophagus, swish the solution (2 teaspoons or 10 milliliters at a time) in your mouth for several seconds, and then swallow.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.Take itraconazole 2 hours before or 1 hour after antacids. Antacids may decrease the absorption of this medication. Also, take this medication with a cola drink if you have decreased or no stomach acid (e.g., achlorhydria) or if you take drugs that decrease stomach acid (e.g., H2 blockers such as ranitidine, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.The capsule and solution forms of this medication deliver different amounts of medication and may be used for different purposes. Do not switch between the capsule and solution forms without your doctor's permission and directions.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
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