Pregnancy Interaction

• Unless absolutely necessary, itraconazole should not be used during pregnancy.
• Animal studies reveal risk of fetal damage; so avoid during 1st trimester.
• Women who can get pregnant must use birth control during treatment and for two months after treatment ends.
• If pregnancy happens during therapy, inform the doctor immediately.
• Should only be used in pregnancy for life-threatening systemic fungal infections.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.  What is Itratuf 100 used for?

It treats fungal infections of skin, nails, lungs, and internal organs.

Q2.  Can I take it without eating?

No. Itraconazole pills must be taken with a full meal for optimum absorption.

Q3. How long will it take to work?

You may observe relief within 1–2 weeks, but nail infections need 3–6 months.

Q4. Can it be used for ringworm?

Yes, people often use it to treat jock itch, ringworm, and fungal skin problems.

Q5. Is it safe for the liver?

It could cause difficulties with the liver in some patients, thus liver function tests are required.

Q6. Is it safe for people with diabetes to use?

Yes, however you should be careful because it could interfere with other medicines.

Q7. Is it okay for me to drink?

Don't drink alcohol because it can hurt your liver.

Expert Advice

• For optimum absorption, always take it after a meal.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart failure, or kidney difficulties.
• Don't take antacids for two hours before or after taking the capsule.
• If you have black urine, yellow eyes, or weariness, you should tell your doctor. These could be signs of liver problems.
• Do not miss any doses; you need to finish the whole course of treatment for a fungal infection.
• For a nail infection, do exactly what the doctor says to do for pulse therapy or continuous therapy.

Side Effects

• Common:
• Feeling sick
• Pain in the stomach
• Headache
• Feeling dizzy
• Not being able to poop
• Not as common:
• Changes in taste
• Diarrhea
• Rash on the skin
• Very serious:
• Toxicity of the liver
• Heart failure getting worse
• Severe allergic reaction (swelling, trouble breathing)
• If you have a severe response, get emergency help.

 How It Works

• Itraconazole is an antifungal drug that belongs to the triazole class.
• It stops the production of ergosterol, which is an important part of fungal cell membranes.
• This makes the fungus weaker and destroys it.
• Works against molds (Aspergillus), yeasts (Candida), and dermatophytes.

Medicine Interaction

• Stay away from or use with care:
• Antacids and proton pump inhibitors lower absorption.
• Warfarin - higher chance of bleeding
• Statins (simvastatin, lovastatin) can cause serious muscular injury.
• Derivatives of ergot
• Some antihistamines, like astemizole and terfenadine,
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, and rifampicin all make the drug less effective.
• Risk of interaction with HIV medications
• Alcohol raises the risk of liver damage.
• Always give your doctor a complete list of all the medicines you use.

 How to Use

• As directed, take one capsule once or twice a day.
• Do not crush; just swallow whole with water.
• For optimal absorption, take with meals.
• Stick to a set schedule every day.
• Finish the whole therapy even if your symptoms become better.
• If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's near to the next dose, skip it. Don't double.

 Uses / indications

• Fungal diseases of the skin, include athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm
• Fungal infections of the nails (onychomycosis)
• Aspergillosis is a fungal infection of the lungs.
• Fungal diseases that affect the whole body
• Candida (Yeast Infections)
• Oral candidiasis, a fungal infection of the mouth and throat, is resistant to other medications.