Capsule Itra 100 mg is a medicine, menufectured by Square Pharmaceuticals Limited. It contains Itraconazole
SKU | PRO-03-0010167 |
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Dosage | Capsule |
Brand Name | Itra |
Generic | Itraconazole |
Strength | 100 mg |
Manufacturer | Square Pharmaceuticals Limited |
Pack | Piece | MRP | ARTO Price |
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Single | 1 | 15.10 BDT | 15.1 BDT |
Box | 24 pcs | 362.40 BDT | 362.4 BDT |
Cartoon | X | X | X |
Therapeutic action – Antifungal Indications – Histoplasmosis and penicilliosis: treatment and secondary prophylaxis – Dermatophytosis of the scalp (Tinea capitis) Presentation – 100 mg capsule Also comes in 50 mg/5 ml oral solution. Dosage and duration – Histoplasmosis (moderate symptoms) Child: 5 mg/kg once daily for 6 to 12 weeks Adult: 600 mg/day in 3 divided doses for 3 days then 200 mg once daily or 400 mg/day in 2 divided doses for 6 to 12 weeks – Histoplasmosis (severe symptoms, disseminated form) Same treatment for 12 weeks, preceded by one to 2 weeks of treatment with amphotericin B – Penicilliosis (moderate symptoms) Adult: 400 mg/day in 2 divided doses for 8 weeks – Penicilliosis (severe symptoms) Same treatment for 10 weeks, preceded by 2 weeks of treatment with amphotericin B – Secondary prophylaxis of histoplasmosis and penicilliosis Adult: 200 mg once daily as long as required – Dermatophytosis of the scalp Child: 3 to 5 mg/kg once daily for 4 weeks Adult: 200 mg once daily for 2 to 4 weeks Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Administer with caution and monitor use in patients > 60 years or with hepatic or renal impairment or congestive heart failure. – May cause: gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, skin reactions sometimes severe, anaphylactic reaction, hepatic disorders sometimes severe, paraesthesia, oedema, cardiac failure. Stop treatment in the event of anaphylactic reaction, hepatic disorders or severe skin reaction. – In case of prolonged treatment, monitor liver function. – Do not combine with quinidine (risk of arrhythmia). – Avoid or monitor combination with amiodarone, calcium-channel blockers, benzodiazepines, certain antiretrovirals (e.g. indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), corticosteroids (dexamethasone, prednisolone), warfarin, carbamazepine, digoxin: increased blood concentration of these drugs. – Efficacy of itraconazole may be reduced when combined with: rifampicin, rifabutin, isoniazid, efavirenz, phenytoin, phenobarbital. – Do not administer simultaneously with aluminium or magnesium hydroxide: administer 2 hours apart. – Pregnancy and breast-feeding: avoid; for histoplasmosis, amphotericin B alone for 4 to 6 weeks is an alternative in pregnant women. Do not administer in the event of dermatophytosis of the scalp (apply a topical treatment until it is possible to use itraconazole). Remarks – Do not open the capsules; take with meals. – Storage: below 25°C – Clean the graduated pipette after use. Shake the bottle before use. – If ibuItra alone does not provide pain relief, combine with paracetamol and/or an opioid analgesic. – Storage: below 25°C – – Once opened, oral suspension must be stored between 8°C and 15°C. https://www.squarepharma.com.bd/product-details.php?pid=298 https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692049.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itraconazole
Before taking Capsule Itra 100 mg, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.
Capsule Itra 100 mg should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.
Capsule Itra 100 mg is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Capsule Itra 100 mg.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Capsule Itra 100 mg
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