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Bispore 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medication used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails.
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Bispore 100mg Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with food. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop the treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses, you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Bispore 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Bispore 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.
Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Bispore 100mg Capsule. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Bispore 100mg Capsule is prescribed to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. It is commonly used to treat ringworm, foot infections, groin and buttocks infections, persistent fingernail and toenail infections, and candidiasis (yeast) infections of the vagina or mouth/throat in individuals with decreased disease resistance. It also treats cryptococcal infection and Histoplasma, aspergillosis, and Blastomyces infections.
The duration of treatment for Bispore 100mg Capsule depends on the type and location of the infection and your individual response to therapy. For instance, if you are treating athlete’s foot (fungal infection affecting the skin on the feet), the course might range from 30 days. However, if a candidiasis infection in the vagina is present, treatment duration may vary from one day to three days, depending on the dosage prescribed by your doctor.
No, you should not stop taking Bispore 100mg Capsule without completing the full course because stopping before finishing may not fully eliminate the fungal infection. Nail lesions often take six to nine months to resolve as new nail growth takes time following medication elimination. Do not worry if you don't notice immediate improvements during treatment.
Your doctor is likely monitoring your liver function as Bispore 100mg Capsule can potentially lead to serious liver damage. If you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Bispore 100mg Capsule, inform your doctor immediately.
Bispore 100mg Capsule can be used effectively if the stomach has adequate acid levels. Medications for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, you should take antacids or similar medications approximately two hours after taking Bispore 100mg Capsule. If you are using antacid medication, consider combining it with Bispore 100mg Capsule with a cola beverage.
Drug resistance occasionally arises when fungi modify their structure within the body, hindering the medication's effectiveness. This phenomenon is known as drug resistance. Resistance to Bispore 100mg Capsule has been reported for certain Candida species ( krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). It is crucial not to use Bispore 100mg Capsule for infections caused by these species. Complete the prescribed course of Bispore 100mg Capsule to avoid drug resistance.
Yes, you can combine both Alprazolam and Bispore 100mg Capsule since they are compatible, but watch for side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If any adverse effects occur after taking Bispore 100mg Capsule, discuss them with your doctor who will modify the dosage of Alprazolam.
Your doctor did not prescribe Bispore 100mg Capsule for your friend due to its interaction with dofetilide. This interaction can affect the heart's electrical function, potentially causing harm.