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Itraconazole Oral Solution

Generic name: Itraconazole Oral Solution [ i-tra-KOE-na-zole ]
Brand name: Sporanox
Drug class: Azole antifungals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 18, 2024.

Warning

  • Heart failure (weak heart) has happened with itraconazole oral solution. If you have or have ever had heart failure, talk with your doctor. Get medical help right away if you have signs of heart failure like shortness of breath, a big weight gain, coughing up white or pink mucus, fast heartbeat, waking up at night more than normal, or swelling in the arms or legs while you take itraconazole oral solution.
  • This medicine interacts with many other drugs. This may affect how well itraconazole oral solution works or cause side effects. Sometimes, these effects may be severe or deadly. Do not take itraconazole oral solution if you are taking any of these drugs: Avanafil, cisapride, dihydroergotamine, disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, eplerenone, ergonovine, ergotamine, felodipine, irinotecan, isavuconazole, ivabradine, lomitapide, lovastatin, lurasidone, methadone, methylergonovine, oral midazolam, naloxegol, nisoldipine, pimozide, quinidine, ranolazine, simvastatin, ticagrelor, or triazolam. Some patients must not take itraconazole oral solution with eliglustat. There are many other drugs that must not be taken with itraconazole oral solution. Check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure that it is safe for you to take all of your other drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) with itraconazole oral solution or within 2 weeks after you stop taking itraconazole oral solution.
  • If you have kidney or liver problems, do not take itraconazole oral solution if you are also taking fesoterodine, solifenacin, or a drug that has colchicine in it.

Uses of Itraconazole Oral Solution:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Itraconazole Oral Solution?

For all uses of itraconazole oral solution:

Nail fungal infections:

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take itraconazole oral solution with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Itraconazole Oral Solution?

For all uses of itraconazole oral solution:

Nail fungal infections:

How is this medicine (Itraconazole Oral Solution) best taken?

Use itraconazole oral solution as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

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What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Itraconazole Oral Solution?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Itraconazole Oral Solution?

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