Itcon 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 28.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 336.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 168.00
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 biosynthesis of ergosterol
- Cascade of abnormalities in permeability
- Membrane bound enzyme activity
- Coordination of chitin synthesis
- Abnormal cell wall formation
- Accumulation of intracellular lipids and membranous vesicles
Dosage & Administration
- 100 & 200 mg preparation
- 65 mg & 130 mg preparation
- Pediatric use not established
- Adjusted dose and duration for systemic antifungal disease
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent use with terfenadine
- Astemizole
- Cisapride
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- Rifampin
- Phenytoin
- Phenobarbital
- Digoxin
- Calcium channel blockers
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or any ingredient
- Severe hepatic disease
- Concurrent 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
- Administer after a full meal
- Monitor liver function in patients with continuous treatment of more than one month
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Cool & Dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions about Itcon 200 mg Tablet
- Used for treating fungal infections
- Duration of effect lasts up to 16 to 28 hours
- Onset of action observed in 2 hours
- Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Not habit forming
- Quick tips for usage