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Itrostred is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule,Tablet,Powder. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Itrostred also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Itrostred 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Itrostred can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Itrostred are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Itrostred's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Itrostred's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Itrostred related warnings section.
Itrostred can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Itrostred in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Itrostred have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Itrostred have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Itrostred, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Itrostred 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 Itrostred safe for pregnant women?
Itrostred can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Itrostred right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Itrostred safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Itrostred. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Itrostred on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Itrostred on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Itrostred on the Liver?
Itrostred has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Itrostred on the Heart?
Side effects of Itrostred rarely affect the heart.
Itrostred 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 Itrostred unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Itrostred habit forming or addictive?
Itrostred is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Itrostred you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Itrostred should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Itrostred cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Itrostred
Taking Itrostred with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Itrostred
Taking alcohol with Itrostred can be dangerous.
No, Itrostred does not cause drowsiness (sleepiness). Please Inform your doctor if you are feeling sleepy and lethargic (lack of energy) after taking this Itrostred.
Itrostred can be taken orally and applied topically. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection.
No, Itrostred does not affect the sperm count in males, however, if you're experiencing any reproductive disorder after taking this medication, please inform your doctor.
No, usually Itrostred does not cause nephrotoxicity. However, patients suffering from kidney disorders should take precaution before taking this medicine and get there kidney function test's (KFT) done to ensure proper functioning of the kidney's.
Yes, Itrostred 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.
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