Drug interactions between Nizoral and Sporanox
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| Nizoral (ketoconazole) |
| Sporanox (itraconazole) |
Interactions between your drugs
Nizoral
A total of 792 drugs (3796 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Nizoral.
- Nizoral is in the drug class azole antifungals.
- Nizoral is used to treat the following conditions:
Sporanox
A total of 614 drugs (2870 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Sporanox.
- Sporanox is a member of the drug class azole antifungals.
- Sporanox is used to treat the following conditions:
- Aspergillosis, Aspergilloma
- Aspergillosis, Invasive
- Blastomycosis
- Candida Urinary Tract Infection
- Candidemia
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Cryptococcal Meningitis, Immunosuppressed Host
- Cryptococcosis
- Dermatophytosis
- Esophageal Candidiasis
- Febrile Neutropenia
- Fungal Infection Prophylaxis
- Histoplasmosis
- Microsporidiosis
- Onychomycosis, Fingernail
- Onychomycosis, Toenail
- Oral Thrush
- Paracoccidioidomycosis
- Sporotrichosis
- Systemic Fungal Infection
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Vaginal Yeast Infection
Drug and food interactions
itraconazole food
Applies to: Sporanox (itraconazole)
Food increases the absorption of itraconazole capsules but decreases the absorption of itraconazole oral solution. Capsules should be taken immediately after a full meal and the solution be taken on an empty stomach to ensure best results.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Antifungal agents
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antifungal agents' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'antifungal agents' category:
- ketoconazole (active ingredient in Nizoral (ketoconazole))
- itraconazole (active ingredient in Sporanox (itraconazole))
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
