Itraconazole

Itraconazole must not be used during pregnancy. While taking this medicine, proper birth control measures should be taken during & after treatment for at least for 2 months after the final dose.

Itraconazole passes into breast milk in low amounts. Thus, your doctor will decide of either discontinuing the medicine or the breastfeeding after assessing the potential risk on breastfeeding infant over risk of delayed treatment on breastfeeding mother.

You may experience dizziness after taking itraconazole. thus you should be cautious while driving

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking itraconazole as it may worsen the side effects.

Itraconazole is available in the form of tablet, capsule, oral powder, injection, eye drops, eye ointment, eye/ear drops, cream, gel, dusting powder, soap.

No, itraconazole is not an antibiotic, it is an anti-fungal medicine.

Itraconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal infections of the skin, nails, mouth, and internal organs. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nail infections, candidiasis, and certain systemic fungal infections. It works by stopping the growth of fungi and preventing the infection from spreading.

Itraconazole works by blocking a substance that fungi need to produce their cell membranes. Without this substance, the fungal cells cannot survive or grow, which helps the body fight the infection and gradually clears the symptoms.

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea, headache, or mild skin rash. Rare but serious side effects include liver problems, heart failure, severe allergic reactions, or changes in heart rhythm. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe fatigue, swelling, or shortness of breath.