Description: Itromac-100 capsule is an antifungal medication that is used in adults to treat infections caused by fungus. This includes infections in any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat, toenails, or fingernails.
Pharmaceutical Dosage Form: Capsule
Route of Administration: Oral
Composition: Each hard gelatin capsule contains:
Itraconazole I.P. 100mg
Excipients q.s.
Mechanism of Action: Itraconazole belongs to the class of triazole antifungals. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This disruption in the fungal cell membrane structure leads to the inhibition of fungal growth.
Indications: Itromac-100 capsule is commonly prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections such as: systemic fungal infections (aspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis), superficial fungal infections (skin, hair, nails and onychomycosis), yeast infections (candidiasis)
Dosage: As prescribed by the physician.
Storage: Store below 300Presentation: 1 x 10 capsules
Side effects:
Nausea
Headache
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Increased thirst
Dry mouth
Decreased urine output
Contraindications: Itromac-100 capsules should not be administered for the treatment of onychomycosis in patients with evidence of ventricular dysfunction such as congestive heart failure (CHF) or a history of CHF.
Drug Interactions: Itromac-100 capsule can interact with other drugs, potentially affecting their efficacy or increasing the risk of side effects. Here are some notable drug interactions with Itromac-100 capsule –
Cisapride
Antiarrhythmic drugs (quinidine, dofetilide, amiodarone)
Statins (simvastatin, atorvastatin)
Calcium channel blockers (felodipine, nifedipine)
Corticosteroids
Warfarin
Anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin)
Digoxin
Benzodiazepines (alprazolam, midazolam)
