Sporanox Oral

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Dosage and Storage
Precautions and Side Effects
Drug Interactions

Generic Name: ITRACONAZOLE SOLUTION - ORAL
Pronounced: (eye-truh-CON-uh-zole)

Sporanox Oral Warning

Itraconazole must not be used with cisapride, quinidine, pimozide, dofetilide, or levacetylmethadol because very serious (possibly fatal) heart rhythm problems may occur. If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting itraconazole.

Itraconazole may infrequently cause or worsen congestive heart failure. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of congestive heart failure, such as swelling of the ankles/feet, sudden unexplained weight gain, trouble breathing, or extreme tiredness. Consult your doctor for more details.

Sporanox Oral Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, stomach upset, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

muscle cramps/pain
weakness
fast/irregular heartbeat
trouble breathing
swelling ankles/feet
unusual tiredness
mental/mood changes (e.g., depression)
enlarged breasts in men
hair loss
signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
ringing in the ears
temporary or permanent hearing loss

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

numbness/tingling of the hands/feet

Itraconazole has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking itraconazole and tell your doctor immediately:

yellowing eyes/skin
dark urine
persistent nausea/vomiting
severe stomach/abdominal pain

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:

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