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Itraconazole Tablets

Generic name: Itraconazole Tablets [ i-tra-KOE-na-zole ]
Brand name: Onmel
Drug class: Azole antifungals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 31, 2023.

Warning

  • Heart failure (weak heart) has happened with this medicine (itraconazole tablets). 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 this medicine (itraconazole tablets).
  • This medicine interacts with many other drugs. This may affect how well this medicine (itraconazole tablets) works or cause side effects. Sometimes, these effects may be severe or deadly. Do not take this medicine (itraconazole tablets) 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 this medicine (itraconazole tablets) with eliglustat. There are many other drugs that must not be taken with this medicine (itraconazole tablets). 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 this medicine (itraconazole tablets) or within 2 weeks after you stop taking this medicine (itraconazole tablets).
  • If you have kidney or liver problems, do not take this medicine (itraconazole tablets) if you are also taking fesoterodine, solifenacin, or a drug that has colchicine in it.

Uses of Itraconazole Tablets:

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

For all uses of this medicine (itraconazole tablets):

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 this medicine (itraconazole tablets) 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 Tablets?

For all uses of this medicine (itraconazole tablets):

Nail fungal infections:

How is this medicine (Itraconazole Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (itraconazole tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

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 Tablets?

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 Tablets?

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