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Sporanox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Sporanox have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Sporanox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Sporanox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sporanox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Sporanox's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Sporanox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sporanox related warnings section.
Sporanox is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Sporanox have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Sporanox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sporanox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sporanox 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sporanox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Sporanox safe for pregnant women?
Sporanox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sporanox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sporanox safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Sporanox. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Sporanox on the Kidneys?
Sporanox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sporanox on the Liver?
Sporanox has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sporanox on the Heart?
Sporanox has very mild side effects on the heart.
Sporanox 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 Sporanox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sporanox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Sporanox is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sporanox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sporanox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sporanox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sporanox
It is safe to take Sporanox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sporanox
Taking Sporanox with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Discontinuation of Sporanox on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Sporanox is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
No, Sporanox does not cause cancer, infact, clinical evidence shows that it has an anti-neoplastic (anti-cancer) activity and synergistic action with other chemotherapeutic agents (agents used in cancer treatment).
Yes, Sporanox 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.
Sporanox can be taken orally and applied topically. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience