Itaspor - 100mg

Product Description

What are Itaspor 100mg Capsules?

As an antifungal medicine, Itaspor 100mg capsules treat various fungal infections. It treats infection of the mouth, throat, fingernails, toenails, vagina, and other parts.

Fungal infections are infections where a fungus attacks tissue and causes infection. It causes unpleasant symptoms like pain, itching, swelling, fever, cough, etc.

By damaging the fungal cell membrane, the drug kills them to treat the infection. Sometimes the fungal infection can be contiguous also, and this drug can treat such infections.

Uses of Itraconazole 100mg

It treats fungal infections such as

• Histoplasmosis
• Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
• Blastomycosis
• Dermatophytoses
• Onychomycosis
• Oral candidiasis
• Invasive Aspergillosis
• Pityriasis versicolor

How does it work?

Itaspor 100mg Capsules include Itraconzole as its active ingredient, an antifungal agent. This component is essential for the survival and integrity of the cell membrane. It inhibits the production of ergosterol, a necessary part of the cell membrane of fungi. By inhibiting it, the drug weakens and damages the fungal cell membrane, resulting in death. Thus, killing the fungi clears the fungal infection and treats the condition.

How to take Itaspor 100mg Capsules?

Follow all the instructions given by your doctor when they prescribe Itaspor Capsules. Take the exact strength at the direct intervals to the maximum benefit.

Take the Capsules orally with a glass of water, swallow them and do not chew or break it while taking them. It would help if you took this capsule with food as it will also prevent your upset stomach. Take the doses at an evenly spaced time and continue taking them unless you finish the entire course of treatment.

Do not use a higher dose than the directed one, and never consume a double amount, as it can be unsafe. In most cases, taking an inappropriate dose is the only reason for the occurrence of side effects. So be cautious, take these doses as advised, and do not start the treatment without a prescription.

Side effects

Itaspor 100mg Capsules may cause some side effects along with medical benefits. Especially diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, fatigue, fever, and constipation. Also, some other adverse effects are not listed here; if you feel them, please inform your doctor.

Sometimes you do not even need medical attention as they soon get well. But seek medical attention if the side effects of this medicine persist or get serious.

Precautions and Safety advice

Consumption of alcohol is not advised when you take Itaspor capsules, as it can be unsafe.

Itraconazole capsules are unsafe for use in women who are pregnant. It may harm the developing baby, so please discuss with your doctor whether you should take it or not.

It may pass into the milk and causes toxicity to the baby, so be cautious. Also, Itaspor capsules are unsafe when you take them during breastfeeding. Hence discuss this with your doctor.

As its common side effect, it could affect your ability to drive. Do not drive a vehicle if you experience dizziness, blurred vision, or feel sleepy.

There is limited information on whether you should take it or not during liver or kidney disease. Hence discuss with your doctor if you have any health problems or take medicine under them.

Inform your doctor immediately if you start to display symptoms of jaundice. It may cause yellowing of the eyes/skin, itching, and clay-colored stools.