Itaspor 100 mg Capsule

Itaspor 100 mg Capsule is an antifungal medicine that contains 100 mg of itraconazole in each capsule. It belongs to the triazole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, nails, mouth, lungs, and internal organs when prescribed by a clinician. Itaspor 100 mg Capsule from Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is supplied in a strip/box of 10 capsules.

How it works: Itraconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important part of the fungal cell membrane. Without this support, the fungus cannot grow and gradually dies off, and the capsule form is taken by mouth for infections that need systemic treatment.

The 100 mg capsule is a standard lower unit strength that gives your prescriber flexibility to build the total daily dose based on the infection being treated. Compared with Itaspor 200 mg Capsule, this strength may be chosen when a smaller dose is needed, when the doctor wants more precise dosing, or when treatment is being adjusted to the patient’s response and tolerance.

• Fungal skin infections
• Fungal nail infections
• Oral and throat yeast infections
• Certain lung fungal infections
• Other doctor-prescribed systemic fungal infections

• Swallow Itaspor 100 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule.
• Take it with a full meal or shortly after eating, unless your doctor tells you otherwise; food improves absorption of this capsule form.
• If you also use acid-reducing medicines, follow your prescriber’s directions carefully because stomach acidity affects how well itraconazole capsules are absorbed.
• Take the capsule at the same time each day if you are prescribed once-daily dosing, or at evenly spaced times if prescribed more than once daily.
• Do not skip doses or stop early just because symptoms improve; fungal infections often need the full prescribed course.
• Use exactly the number of 100 mg capsules your doctor prescribes, since total daily dose depends on the infection and your medical history.

Each Itaspor 100 mg Capsule provides 100 mg of itraconazole, so the prescribed daily amount may be 100 mg, 200 mg, or higher depending on the infection and the treatment plan. The doctor decides how often you take it and the maximum daily dose for you; do not exceed the amount prescribed for this strength, even though the capsule itself is only 100 mg.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Itraconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash
• Swelling of hands or feet

• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, other heart disease, or a history of fluid retention, because itraconazole capsules can worsen these problems.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests, since this medicine can affect the liver.
• Do not take Itaspor 100 mg Capsule with certain acid-reducing medicines unless your prescriber specifically approves it, because capsules need stomach acid for proper absorption.
• Avoid alcohol if your clinician advises limiting it, especially if you have liver risk factors or are taking it for a long course.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, because itraconazole has many serious drug interactions.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the capsule.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should only use this medicine if the prescriber says the benefit outweighs the risk.

• Certain heart medicines, including some antiarrhythmics and calcium channel blockers
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Some benzodiazepines and sleep medicines
• Rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, and other enzyme-inducing medicines
• Acid-reducing drugs such as proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and antacids

Store Itaspor 100 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip until use.