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Itraconazole

Itraconazole

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Itraconazole is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti fungal drug

Brands

Sporanox • Oral itraconazole • Sporozole

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Vomiting
Fever
Flatulence
Headache
Dizziness
Itchy rash
Increased sweating
Passing gas
Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Feeling anxious
Cough
Fatigue
Heartburn
Chest pain
Pain
Aching muscles
Excessive sweating
Rash
Chest pain or discomfort
Itchy skin

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Hypersensitivity
Hearing loss

Treats

Sporotrichosis (rose gardener's disease)
4.1
9 reviews
Histoplasmosis
3.9
11 reviews
Blastomycosis
3.5
6 reviews

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What is itraconazole? Or spazol?

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How does itracon itraconazole tablets works?

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How long does it take for itraconazole(sporanox) to start working?

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A 41-year old asked:

Does anyone know where I can find the medication sporanox (itraconazole)?

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A 29-year old asked:

Is alcohol ok with itraconazole?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can u take itraconazole with alcohol?

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A 39-year old asked:

Im on a 15 day course of itraconazole, can I drink?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is sporanox (itraconazole) a good or bad medicine for fungi?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can i take cb-1 weight gainer with itraconazole fungal medication?

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A 32-year old asked:

Fluconazole vs. Itraconazole effects?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is itraconazole an oral anti-fungal?

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A 39-year old asked:

Fluconazole vs. Itraconazole. Which is better?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can you take the medicines keflex and sporanox (itraconazole) together?

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A 21-year old male asked:

In terms of safety/toxicity, which is better Itraconazole or Posaconazole?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Why was my grandmother told she can't take sporanox (itraconazole) and tikosyn together?

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A 59-year old female asked:

Are there any side effects for Itraconazole since I stopped meds after 2 months for Histoplasmosis? I'm getting 2nd opinion.

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A 46-year old male asked:

Can l temporarily stop simvastatin and immediately take intraconazole? After finish taking itraconazole can I immediately go back to simvastatin?

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A 59-year old female asked:

ID Dr told me to take itraconazole for 6 months for Histoplasmosis.Can this kill me or will it go away? How serious is this illness? Making me nervous

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A female asked:

Is it ok to drink alcohol while taking itraconazole?

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A 48-year old asked:

Please help docs! is itraconazole good for the hair?

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A 46-year old asked:

Why didn't the onychomycosis after 1 cycle of sporanox (itraconazole) didn't go away?

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A 32-year old asked:

How long after taking itraconazole can you drink alcohol?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Will Itraconazole medication affect cytological peripheral blood smear analysis?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Had CBC done. MPV came back high 11.6. Should I be concerned? Also on sporanox (itraconazole) could the itraconzale cause the high MPV? Thanks

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A 52-year old female asked:

Is it okay to use topical micoconazole along with itraconazole capsules for ringworm? Also, capsules say take with meal. What constitutes a meal? Today, I took my pills 9 hrs apart instead of 12 to take with meal. Should I take 12hrs apart? Thanks?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Prescribed Itraconazole capsules. Label says take 1 capsule 2X daily with a meal. My mornings are hectic. My meals are at 11:30 am and 7:00 pm. Should I take these with a snack only @12 hours apart? Or is it okay to take with meals 7 1/2 hours apart?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is itraconazole used to treat tinea versicolor?

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A 40-year old asked:

While on a 15 day course of itraconazole, can I drink alcohol?

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A 42-year old asked:

How long does one usually take itraconazole for toenail infection?

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A 66-year old male asked:

I want prescription. to use itraconazole 100 mg. to cure onychomycosis?

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