Itrafun 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Itraconazole |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis
- Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Treatment of pityriasis versicolor
- Treatment of tinea pedis
- Treatment of tinea cruris
- Treatment of tinea corporis
- Treatment of tinea manuum
- Treatment of onychomycosis
- Treatment of histoplasmosis
- Treatment of systemic candidiasis
- Treatment of aspergillosis
- Treatment of cryptococcosis
- Maintenance therapy in AIDS patients
- Prevention of fungal infection during prolonged neutropenia
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of Cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes
- Impairment of ergosterol biosynthesis in yeast and fungal cells
- Abnormalities in permeability
- Abnormal cell wall formation
- Accumulation of intracellular lipids
- Membrane bound enzyme activity
Dosage & Administration
- 100 & 200 mg preparation
- 65 mg & 130 mg preparation
- Varied dosage based on specific conditions
- Oral administration
- Dose adjustment based on clinical response
Interaction
- Interactions with terfenadine
- Interactions with astemizole
- Interactions with cisapride
- Interactions with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- Interactions with rifampin
- Interactions with phenytoin
- Interactions with phenobarbital
- Interactions with digoxin
- Interactions with calcium channel blockers
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug
- Severe hepatic disease
- Concomitant use with rifampin
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Raised liver enzymes
- Menstrual disorders
- Allergic reactions
- Hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hypokalaemia
- Oedema
- Hair loss
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Impaired absorption with reduced gastric acidity
- Administration with acid neutralizing medicines
- Administration after a full meal
- Monitoring of liver function during continuous treatment
- Caution in cases of hepatitis and jaundice
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Keep in a cool & dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions
- Duration of effect
- Onset of action
- Pregnancy warnings
- Habit forming properties
- Breastfeeding warnings
- General usage tips