Itrafun100mg
Capsule
Kumudini Pharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Itrafun. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Itrafun may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Itrafun is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Itrafun may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Itrafun can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. T... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Itrafun in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Itrafun in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you devel... View More |
Introduction
Itrafun belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat infections of the mouth, thro... View More
Uses of Itrafun
- Fungal infections
Side effects of Itrafun
- Nausea
- Common cold
- Cough
- Blurred vision
- Menstrual disorder
How to use Itrafun
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Itrafun is to be taken with food.
How Itrafun works
Itrafun is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.
What if you forget to take Itrafun?
If you miss a dose of Itrafun, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- Itrafun helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
- Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Itrafun.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin... View More
- Inform your doctor if you develop allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.
Indication
Candidiasis, Fungal infections, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Pityriasis versicolor
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take immediately after a full meal.
Adult Dose
Oral Adult: PO: Oropharyngeal candidiasis As cap: 100 mg/day for 15 days. Vulvovaginal candidiasis As cap: 200 mg twice daily for 1 day. Pityriasis... View More
Child Dose
Child: PO 10 mg/kg/day, max 200 mg/day q12h 5 mg/kg/day for chronic mucocutaneous Candida q24h <3 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to azole antifungals; pregnancy and lactation; hepatic disease. IV: CrCl: <30 ml/min.
Mode of Action
Itraconazole decreases ergosterol synthesis by interfering w/ cytochrome P450 activity. This inhibits cell membrane function of susceptible fungi includ... View More
Precaution
Renal insufficiency; CHF, history of CHF, COPD; monitor liver function. Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; weigh risk against benefit
Side Effect
>10% Nausea (11%) 1-10% Rash (9%),Vomiting (5%),Edema (4%),Headache (4%),Abnormal liver function test results (3%),Diarrhea (3%),Fever (3%),Hyperte... View More
Interaction
May increase the plasma concentrations of oral anticoagulants, digoxin, cilostazol, alprazolam, midazolam (IV), repaglinide, corticosteroids (e.g. budes... View More
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