Sporanox
Sporanox is a medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, vagina, or internal organs by stopping fungal cells from growing.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Itraconazole
Manufacturer
Janssen-Cilag Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The exact dose and treatment time depend on your infection; always follow your doctor's specific instructions.
Method
Take Sporanox capsules immediately after a meal. Swallow the capsules whole.
Important
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose prescribed by your doctor, which can be up to 400 mg depending on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
RARE
- •Sinus infection
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Runny nose
- •Hypersensitivity
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Indigestion
- •Flatulence
- •Changes in liver function and lab results
- •Hives
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Decreased white blood cells
- •Serum sickness (allergic reaction symptoms)
- •Swelling of the skin (angioedema)
- •Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- •Increased blood fat (triglyceride) levels
- •Tingling, loss of skin pain or touch sensation
- •Altered taste
- •Vision problems (double vision and blurred vision)
- •Tremor
- •Temporary or permanent hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Heart failure
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Pancreatitis
- •Severe liver damage (can be fatal)
- •Severe skin disorders (e.g., toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Hair loss
- •Skin sensitivity to light
- •Frequent urination
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Swelling
- •Increased creatine phosphokinase in blood
- •Slow heart rate
Important Warnings
- Do not take Sporanox if you are allergic to this medicine or its ingredients.
- Do not use Sporanox if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. If you can become pregnant, use reliable birth control during treatment and for two months after.
- If you have had heart problems, tell your doctor right away if you feel short of breath, gain weight, have swollen legs, feel unusually tired, or wake up at night.
- Stop Sporanox and call your doctor immediately if you have signs of liver problems, such as loss of appetite, feeling sick, throwing up, tiredness, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes, pale poop, or very dark pee.
- Stop Sporanox and call your doctor immediately if you feel tingling, numbness, or weakness in your arms or legs, or if you notice any hearing loss.
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- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, as your dose might need to be changed.
- Do not take Sporanox with certain other medicines; always tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking.
- This medicine can make you dizzy or cause blurry vision or hearing problems. If this happens, do not drive or use machines.