Description

🧾 What is it used for?

ITRONAZOLE-200 Capsule from Austro Lab contains Itraconazole 200 mg, a broad-spectrum antifungal medication that belongs to the triazole class. It works by damaging the fungal cell membrane, effectively stopping fungal growth.

Used for the treatment of:

• Fungal skin infections: Ringworm (Tinea corporis), Jock itch (Tinea cruris), Athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis)

• Fungal nail infections (Onychomycosis)

• Oral and esophageal candidiasis (thrush)

• Vaginal yeast infections

• Systemic fungal infections: Histoplasmosis, Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis

• Recurrent or chronic fungal infections that need higher dosage or longer treatment

⚠️ Common Side Effects

Some patients may experience mild side effects, including:

• Nausea or vomiting

• Abdominal pain or upset stomach

• Diarrhea or constipation

• Headache

• Skin rash or itching

• Fatigue or dizziness

• Metallic or altered taste

🚨 Serious Warnings & Precautions

• Liver toxicity: May cause liver enzyme elevation or hepatitis – monitor liver function during treatment

• Heart failure: Can worsen or trigger congestive heart failure – avoid in such patients unless essential

• Nerve damage: Prolonged use may cause peripheral neuropathy (tingling or numbness)

• Hearing loss: Rare, but reversible or permanent hearing loss may occur

• Severe allergic reactions: Like swelling, rash, difficulty breathing – immediate medical attention needed

🔄 Drug & Food Interactions

• Acid-reducing drugs (e.g., antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs): Can reduce absorption – avoid taking 2 hours before/after

• Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins): Risk of muscle breakdown – avoid unless advised by doctor

• Anti-arrhythmic drugs (e.g., quinidine, dofetilide): Dangerous heart rhythm changes – contraindicated

• Rifampin, phenytoin: Reduce itraconazole effectiveness

• Alcohol: Increases risk of liver side effects

• Grapefruit juice: Increases drug level in blood – avoid

👥 Cautionary Groups

• Pregnant women: Not recommended except in life-threatening infections

• Breastfeeding mothers: Avoid – passes into breast milk

• Children: Only if prescribed by a doctor

• Elderly: May be more sensitive to side effects

• Liver, kidney, or heart patients: Use with extreme caution and under strict supervision

✅ Tips for Safe Use

1. Take with a full meal for better absorption

2. Do not chew or crush – swallow whole with water

3. Avoid antacids around the same time as capsule intake

4. Complete the full course even if symptoms improve

5. Regular liver function tests may be advised

6. Report symptoms like yellowing of eyes, chest pain, hearing issues, or tingling hands/feet

📌 When to Consult a Doctor Immediately

• Yellow eyes/skin, dark urine (possible liver damage)

• Chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or breathing difficulty

• Sudden hearing loss or ringing in ears

• Tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness

• Severe skin rashes, swelling of face or throat

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