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Itrafort is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Itrafort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Itrafort 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 Itrafort safe for pregnant women?
Itrafort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Itrafort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Itrafort safe during breastfeeding?
Itrafort may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Itrafort on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Itrafort on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Itrafort on the Liver?
Itrafort has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Itrafort on the Heart?
Itrafort has very mild side effects on the heart.
Itrafort 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 Itrafort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Itrafort habit forming or addictive?
Itrafort does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Itrafort you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Itrafort only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Itrafort is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Itrafort
You can take Itrafort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Itrafort
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Itrafort as it can have severe side effects.
No, Itrafort is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Yes, Itrafort is known to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
Yes, Itrafort can sometimes affect the liver by increasing the secretion of liver enzymes which can damage the liver cells. Rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (liver damage), including liver failure and death have been reported.
Itrafort can be taken orally and applied topically. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection.
Yes, Itrafort can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
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