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Sporanox Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Sporanox (itraconazole) is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat, toenails, or fingernails. Sporanox is an antifungal agent. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, gas, headache, dizziness, or stomach upset.
Dosage of Sporanox depends upon the condition for which it is being used to treat. Many drugs may interact with Sporanox, including blood thinners, cancer medications, cholesterol medications, cyclosporine, diabetes medication taken by mouth, antibiotics, antifungal medications, antidepressants, barbiturates, heart or blood pressure medications, HIV/AIDS medicine, sedatives, seizure medications, digoxin, disopyramide, fentanyl, isoniazid, rifabutin, rifampin, sirolimus, or tacrolimus. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Sporanox should be used only when prescribed. It may harm a fetus. Discuss the risks with your doctor. It is recommended that men and women using this medication use two effective forms of birth control (e.g., condoms and birth control pills) while taking this medication and for 2 months after stopping it. Sporanox passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our Sporanox Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Sporanox Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
SPORANOX® (itraconazole) Capsules are indicated for the treatment of the following fungal infections in immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients:
- Blastomycosis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary
- Histoplasmosis, including chronic cavitary pulmonary disease and disseminated, non-meningeal histoplasmosis, and
- Aspergillosis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary, in patients who are intolerant of or who are refractory to amphotericin B therapy.
Specimens for fungal cultures and other relevant laboratory studies (wet mount...
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What is Sporanox Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Sporanox Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fever;
- feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
- swelling, rapid weight gain;
- problems with hearing;
- numbness or tingly feeling;
- pain or burning when you urinate; or
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, weakness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, ...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Sporanox Consumer Information: Uses
Itraconazole is an azole antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients with HIV.
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