Itrakan 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Kansas Labs
Salt Composition
Itraconazole (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Itrakan 100mg Tablet is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Itrakan 100mg Tablet 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Itrakan 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Itrakan 100mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.
Quick Tips
Itrakan 100mg Tablet helps treat fungal infections of the mouth skin vagina or any other parts of the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Itrakan 100mg Tablet used for?
Itrakan 100mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. These infections can include ringworm, foot infection, groin and buttocks infections. It can also treat persistent infections of fingernails and toenails, persistent candidiasis (yeast) infections of the vagina or Candida yeast infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower disease resistance. Additionally, it is used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by Histoplasma, Aspergillus, and Blastomyces.
For how long do I need to take Itrakan 100mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment depends on the type and location of the infection and your response to therapy. For example, if you are taking Itrakan 100mg Tablet for athlete's foot (fungal skin infection of the feet and between the toes), the dose may require a span of 30 days. However, if you are taking it for candidal infection of the vagina, the dose might range from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by your doctor.
I am taking Itrakan 100mg Tablet for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?
No, you should not stop taking Itrakan 100mg Tablet without completing the entire course as this might not fully cure the fungal infection. Typically, it takes about 6-9 months for nail lesions to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, new nail growth takes several months to develop. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during treatment.
Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?
Your doctor is likely monitoring your liver function as Itrakan 100mg Tablet may cause serious liver damage. If you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Itrakan 100mg Tablet, tell your doctor immediately.
Can I take antacid and Itrakan 100mg Tablet together?
Itrakan 100mg Tablet can be used by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medication approximately 2 hours after taking Itrakan 100mg Tablet. If you are taking antacids (medicines that prevent the production of stomach acid), take Itrakan 100mg Tablet capsules with a drink of cola.
What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Itrakan 100mg Tablet?
Occasionally, the fungi change in your body and become resistant to the medicine. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Itrakan 100mg Tablet has been reported with certain Candida species (Krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Itrakan 100mg Tablet should not be used for infections caused by these species. Take the complete course of Itrakan 100mg Tablet to avoid drug resistance.
I have been on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Itrakan 100mg Tablet now?
Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Itrakan 100mg Tablet together, however, keep a watchful eye on the side effects of Alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If these side effects appear after taking Itrakan 100mg Tablet, speak to your doctor who will modify the dose of Alprazolam.
My doctor prescribed Itrakan 100mg Tablet to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is that?
Your doctor did not prescribe Itrakan 100mg Tablet to your friend because it can interfere with the working of dofetilide. This interference could cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which could be harmful to your friend.
