Sporanox Oral Solution (Itraconazole Oral Solution) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Sporanox Oral Solution Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking itraconazole (Sporanox Oral Solution)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to itraconazole or similar medications such as fluconazole (Diflucan) or ketoconazole (Nizoral), if you have ever had congestive heart failure, or if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during treatment.

The following drugs should not be taken together with itraconazole:

cisapride (Propulsid);
dofetilide (Tikosyn);
nisoldipine (Sular);
pimozide (Orap);
quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex, Quin-Release);
lovastatin (Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor) or simvastatin (Zocor);
midazolam (Versed) or triazolam (Halcion);
ergot medicines such as dihydroedrgotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Ercaf, Migergot), or methylergonovine (Methergine); or
(these drugs are no longer available in the U.S.) astemizole (Hismanal), or levomethadyl Orlaam).

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take itraconazole:

heart disease, a heart rhythm disorder, circulation problems, or a history of stroke;
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other breathing disorder;
kidney disease;
liver disease;
cystic fibrosis; or
a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether itraconazole is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Itraconazole passes into breast milk and can harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take itraconazole (Sporanox Oral Solution)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

The itraconazole tablet should be taken after a full meal.

Take itraconazole oral solution (liquid) on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Swish the liquid in your mouth for several seconds before swallowing it.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Itraconazole capsules should not be used in place of itraconazole oral solution (liquid) if that is what your doctor has prescribed. Make sure you have received the correct type of this medication at the pharmacy and ask the pharmacist if you have any questions.

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your liver function may need to be checked with blood tests on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Store itraconazole at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

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