Overview

Itraconazole capsules are used to treat fungal infections in the lungs that can spread throughout the body. Itraconazole capsules are also used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails. Itraconazole tablets and capsules are used to treat fungal infections of the toenails. Itraconazole is in a class of antifungals called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection. Itraconazole is also sometimes used to treat other types of fungal infections and to prevent fungal infections in people who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Indications

Itraconazole capsules are indicated for the treatment of:-

• Vulvovaginal candidiasis
• Pityriasis Versicolor, dermatomycosis, fungal keratitis, oral candidiasis
• Onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes and/or yeasts
• Systemic mycoses, including aspergillosis and non-invasive systemic candidiasis histoplasmosis, sporotrichosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, and other rarely occurring systemic or tropical mycoses

Contraindications

• Itraconazole capsules are co ntraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to itraconazole or to any of the excipients and also during pregnancy and during breast feeding.
• Itraconazole can cause congestive heart failure . Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure and also if there is any history of liver and kidney diseases.

Side Effects

Swelling, rapid weig ht gain

Problems with hearing

Pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, weakness

Precautions

Itraconazole capsules may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines.