Itcon 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Itraconazole |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Pityriasis versicolor
- Tinea pedis
- Tinea cruris
- Tinea corporis
- Tinea manuum
- Onychomycosis
- Histoplasmosis
- Systemic candidiasis
- Aspergillosis
- Cryptococcosis
- Maintenance therapy in AIDS patients
Pharmacology
Inhibition of Cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes, impairment of ergosterol biosynthesis, broad spectrum of activity
Dosage & Administration
- 100 & 200 mg preparation
- 65 mg & 130 mg preparation
- Pediatric use not established
- Adjustment based on clinical response
Interaction
- Contraindicated with terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, simvastatin, midazolam, triazolam, rifampin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, digoxin, calcium channel blockers
- No experience of overdosage
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity
- Severe hepatic disease
- Concurrent use with rifampin
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Raised liver enzymes
- Menstrual disorders
- Allergic reactions
- Hepatitis
- 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 after full meal
- Monitor liver function during continuous treatment
- Cases of hepatitis and jaundice reported
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C, in a cool & dry place, away from light, out of the reach of children
Common Questions about Itcon 100 mg Capsule
- Antifungal medication inhibiting Cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes
- Duration of effect: 16 to 28 hours
- Onset of action: Peak effect observed in 2 hours
- No pregnancy warnings
- Not habit forming
- Not recommended for breastfeeding
- Tips for use