{"product_id":"itraconazole-200mg-capsules","title":"Itraconazole 200mg Capsules","description":"\u003cdl class=\"faqList\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItraconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi. One capsule contains 200 mg itraconazole.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTherapeutic indications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eItraconazole is indicated for the treatment of the following fungal infections when thought likely to be susceptible:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVulvovaginal candidiasis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePityriasis versicolor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDermatophytoses caused by organisms susceptible to itraconazole (Trichophyton spp. Microsporum spp. Epidermophyton floccosum) e.g. tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOral candidiasis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnychomycosis caused by dermatophytes and\/or yeasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"faqList\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMethod of administration: Itraconazole is for oral administration and must be taken immediately after a meal for maximal absorption.\u003cbr\u003eIndication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVulvovaginal candidiasis-200 mg twice daily for 1 day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePityriasis versicolor-200 mg once daily for 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinea corporis, tinea cruris-100 mg once daily for 15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinea pedis, tinea manuum-100 mg once daily for 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral candidiasis-100 mg once daily for 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnychomycosis-200 mg once daily for 3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContraindications: Itraconazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed. Co-administration of the following substances is contraindicated with Itraconazole:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrates metabolized via cytochrome P450 3A4, that can prolong the QT interval, such as astemizole, bepridil, cisapride, dofetilide, levacetylmethadole (levomethadyl), mizolastine, pimozide, quinidine, sertindole and terfenadine. - Co-administration may result in increased plasma concentrations of these substrates, which can lead to QT prolongation and rare occurrences of torsade de pointes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHMG-CoA reductase inhibitors metabolized via cytochrome P450 3A4 such as atorvastatin, lovastatin and simvastatin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriazolam and oral midazolam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"30's","offer_id":52504964366636,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"10's","offer_id":52504964399404,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/itraconazole-200mg-capsules","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}