Itaspor 200 mg Capsule

Itaspor 200 mg Capsule is an antifungal medicine that contains itraconazole 200 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the triazole antifungal class and is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, nails, mouth, lungs, and other parts of the body when a doctor determines it is appropriate. This pack contains 10 capsules made by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Itaspor 200 mg Capsule is a higher-strength form of itraconazole, so it is prescribed when a clinician wants a 200 mg dose rather than the lower 100 mg capsule.

How it works: Itraconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, a key part of the fungal cell membrane. With its membrane weakened, the fungus cannot grow properly and gradually dies off.

Compared with Itaspor 100 mg Capsule, each Itaspor 200 mg Capsule delivers twice the amount of itraconazole in a single capsule. That can make dosing simpler for some patients, but it also means it is better suited to people whose doctor has specifically chosen a 200 mg dose based on the infection being treated and their medical history. This strength should not be used as a casual substitute for the 100 mg capsule.

• Certain fungal skin infections
• Fungal nail infections
• Oral or throat fungal infections
• Some lung or systemic fungal infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of yeast-related infections

• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew it.
• Take Itaspor 200 mg Capsule after a full meal for better absorption.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed daily dosing.
• Follow the exact schedule prescribed; do not use extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not use antacids, acid reducers, or stomach acid suppressants at the same time unless your prescriber says it is okay, because they can reduce absorption.

Each Itaspor 200 mg Capsule provides 200 mg of itraconazole. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily, twice daily, or in another specific schedule, but the total daily amount should not be changed on your own. The maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and the condition being treated, because this higher-strength capsule is not meant for self-directed use.

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 indigestion
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Swelling or fluid retention, which may be more noticeable with higher doses like the 200 mg capsule

• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure or other heart disease, because itraconazole can worsen fluid retention and heart symptoms.
• Avoid this medicine if you take certain nitrate medicines or other contraindicated drugs, since itraconazole has major interaction risks.
• Use caution with alcohol if you have liver disease or are prone to stomach upset, and do not ignore symptoms of liver trouble.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, especially cholesterol medicines, sedatives, blood pressure drugs, and antiarrhythmics.
• This higher-strength 200 mg capsule should only be taken exactly as prescribed; it is not interchangeable with Itaspor 100 mg Capsule without dose adjustment.
• Let your doctor know if you have low stomach acid, take acid-suppressing therapy, or have trouble absorbing medicines.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unusually tired.

• Certain statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Some antiarrhythmics and other heart rhythm medicines
• Rifampin or rifabutin, which can lower itraconazole levels
• Phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital
• Acid reducers such as omeprazole, pantoprazole, famotidine, or antacids

Store Itaspor 200 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and direct heat.