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Capitra, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Capitra have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Capitra depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Capitra as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Capitra go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Capitra's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Capitra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Capitra is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Capitra contraindications section.
Besides this, Capitra may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Capitra, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Capitra is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Capitra safe for pregnant women?
Capitra may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Capitra, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Capitra safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Capitra. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Capitra on the Kidneys?
Capitra rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Capitra on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Capitra on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Capitra on the Heart?
Capitra may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Capitra should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capitra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Capitra habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Capitra has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Capitra, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Capitra can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Capitra should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Capitra for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Capitra
Taking Capitra with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Capitra
Taking Capitra with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Itraconazole works by preventing the fungal infection to grow further. They inhibit cytochrome P450 enzyme 14- demethylase and block ergosterol synthesis. This action results in the destruction of cell membranes of the pathogen by limiting the growth of the fungus.
Take Capitra as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Rarely, Capitra can cause weight gain. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain symptom after using this medication.
No, Capitra is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat fungal infections only.
Capitra is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to apply or take this drug orally without recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795