Itrostred 200 Capsule

Itrostred 200 Capsule is an antifungal medicine that contains itraconazole 200 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the triazole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal infections affecting the skin, nails, mouth, lungs, or other parts of the body when a doctor decides it is appropriate. Itrostred 200 Capsule is a prescription-strength product from Leeford Healthcare Limited, and the exact infection, dose, and duration depend on the fungus being treated.

How it works: Itraconazole works by blocking the fungus from making a substance called ergosterol, which it needs to build a healthy cell membrane. In capsule form, Itrostred 200 Capsule delivers this antifungal medicine by mouth so it can reach the bloodstream and help treat infections inside the body and in the skin or nails.

Itrostred 200 Capsule is a higher-strength capsule, so it is usually chosen when a prescriber wants a full 200 mg dose in a single capsule rather than a lower-strength product. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Itrostred 200 Capsule should be used exactly as prescribed and is not meant to be split or substituted on your own.

• Treatment of certain fungal infections
• Skin fungal infections
• Nail fungal infections
• Oral or throat fungal infections
• Some systemic fungal infections

• Swallow Itrostred 200 Capsule whole with water; do not crush, open, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as your doctor tells you, because the schedule can vary by infection.
• Take the capsule after a full meal or with food, since food helps absorption.
• If your prescriber instructs you to take it on an empty stomach, follow that direction exactly and do not change it on your own.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up a missed dose unless your clinician tells you to do so.
• Keep the capsule in its original strip/box until you are ready to use it.

Each Itrostred 200 Capsule provides itraconazole 200 mg. Depending on the infection, your doctor may prescribe it once daily or in a different schedule, but the exact frequency and treatment length must be decided by your prescriber. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in one day, because the daily maximum depends on the condition being treated and your medical history.

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
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling in the feet or ankles
• Rash

• Itrostred 200 Capsule may be used differently from lower-strength itraconazole products, so the prescription instructions should be followed closely.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure or any history of heart disease, because itraconazole can worsen fluid retention or heart symptoms.
• Liver problems are an important concern with this medicine, especially if you already have liver disease.
• Avoid using this capsule with certain medicines that can seriously interact with itraconazole, including some heart rhythm drugs.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take, including over-the-counter products.
• Use caution with alcohol if you have liver disease or are taking other medicines that affect the liver.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the capsule makes you dizzy or unsteady.

• Some statins, especially simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines and antiarrhythmics
• Some benzodiazepines and sedatives
• Rifampin and other medicines that can lower itraconazole levels
• Antacids or acid-reducing medicines that can reduce capsule absorption

Store Itrostred 200 Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.