Itracon 100 Itraconazole Capsules is used for fungal infection treatment in Nairobi Kenya. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Zain Pharma Ltd.
Composition
It is a capsule which contains 100mg of itraconazole.
Itracon 100 Uses And Indications
It contains itraconazole and this study found that itraconazole was effective for treatment of superficial and deep fungal infections like aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, chromomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, and sporotrichosis.
Itracon 100 is used to treat fungal infections of the skin and its appendages. These include fungal infections of the body (Tinea corporis), fungal infections of the feet (Tinea pedis), fungal infections of the hands (Tinea manuum), fungal infections of the nails (Onychomycosis), jock itch (Tinea cruris), pityriasis versicolor, oral candidiasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Itracon 100 is also used to treat fungal infections of the internal organs like the lungs and blood. These include aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, chromomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, and sporotrichosis.
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Itracon 100 Dose
It is taken once or twice a day depending on the condition being treated.
Itracon 100 Side Effects
Side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and a rash may develop. Hepatotoxicity may also occur.
Itracon 100 Precautions
Do not use it if you are allergic to itraconazole.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to itraconazole.
Interactions
Drug to Drug Interactions
Itraconazole should not be taken together with astemizole, atorvastatin, bepridil, cisapride, dofetilide, levacetylmethadole, lovastatin, midazolam, mizolastine, pimozide, quinidine, sertindole, simvastatin, terfenadine, triazolam.
Do not take antacids, calcium or magnesium supplements within two hours of taking it.
Pregnancy Category
C
This means it should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
It excreted in human milk and therefore it is best avoided by lactating women.
Presentation
It comes in a tablet pack.
Storage
It should be stored in a dry place below 30 degrees.
Availability
It can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
Price
The Itracon 100 price in Kenya is Ksh 1000.
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FAQ
How many days should I take itraconazole 100?
The number to days to take itraconazole 100 depends on the condition being treated.
What foods should you avoid when taking itraconazole?
When taking itraconazole avoid consuming grapefruits and grapefruit juice.
What are the itraconazole brands in Kenya?
Itraconazole brands in Kenya include Itacon 100, Sporanox, Itacare, and Icon.
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