Sporotar Information

Sporotar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Sporotar have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Sporotar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Sporotar include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sporotar as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Sporotar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sporotar is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Sporotar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sporotar related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Sporotar have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Sporotar with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sporotar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Sporotar Benefits & Uses
Sporotar Dosage & How to Take
Sporotar Side Effects
Sporotar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Sporotar with Other Drugs
Sporotar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Sporotar
Sporotar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sporotar Benefits & Uses

Sporotar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch

Other Benefits

Sporotar Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sporotar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sporotar is used -

Mild

Chills

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Irregular heartbeat

Sporotar Related Warnings

Is the use of Sporotar safe for pregnant women?

Sporotar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Sporotar safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Sporotar as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Sporotar on the Kidneys?

Sporotar may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sporotar on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Sporotar on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Sporotar on the Heart?

Sporotar has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sporotar with Other Drugs

Sporotar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Tacrolimus

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Furosemide

Sporotar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sporotar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Sporotar

Is this Sporotar habit forming or addictive?

Sporotar is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sporotar. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Sporotar only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Sporotar in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Sporotar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sporotar

There is no information on the effects of taking Sporotar with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sporotar

Information about the interaction of Sporotar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown