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Itaspor 100 MG Injection

Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsItraconazole
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Itaspor 100 MG Injection is an azole antifungal that is used for empiric therapy of febrile neutropenic patients with suspected fungal infections. It is also used to treat certain types of fungal infections in immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Itaspor 100 MG Injection

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Itaspor 100 MG Injection

Convulsions

Dry mouth

Irregular heartbeat

Increased thirst

Abdominal pain

Decreased urine output

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Nervousness

Weight gain

Pain at the injection site

Trouble sleeping

Acid or sour stomach

Heartburn

Uses of Itaspor 100 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Blastomycosis

This medicine is used in the treatment of blastomycosis, which is a fungal infection that can affect skin, bones, and joints caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis.

Histoplasmosis

This medicine is used in the treatment of Histoplasmosis, which is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. This infection can affect the lungs and other parts of the body.

Invasive Aspergillosis

This medicine is used in the treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis which is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus. The infection affects the lungs or the immune system.

Cryptococcal Meningitis

This medicine is used to treat meningitis, a rare infection that affects the delicate membranes called meninges that covers the brain and spinal cord, caused by a group of fungi of Cryptococcus strain.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to itraconazole or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

QT Interval prolonging drugs

This medicine is not recommended for co-administration with drugs like dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, and cisapride that are known to cause elevated plasma concentrations of this medicine and may prolong the QT interval.

Severe renal impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment (creatine clearance <30 ml/min) due to the risk of adverse effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General warnings

Liver injury

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

QT prolongation

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of arrhythmias, heart diseases, and patients who are on medicines that prolong QT intervals due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hearing loss

This medicine may cause transient or permanent hearing loss when taken with quinidine. Close monitoring of any symptoms of any hearing problem is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if symptoms persist.

Cystic fibrosis

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cystic fibrosis due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Neuropathy

This medicine may cause weakness, numbness, and pain in hands and feet. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during or immediately after treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Erythromycin

Warfarin

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of liver toxicity. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

QT Prolongation

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of arrhythmias, heart diseases, and patients who are on medicines that prolong QT intervals such as psychiatric drugs and anti-arrhythmic drugs. This medicine may further prolong QT intervals in such patients and worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine acts by stopping the production of a certain vital component for the fungi. This results in the disruption of the cell membrane formation process and inhibits the growth of the organism.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Azole antifungals

Schedule

Schedule H

Sporanox I.V. 10 mg/ml concentrate and solvent for solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 20 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5522/smpc

[Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2020 [cited 20 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020966s022lbl.pdf

Itraconazole - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 20 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01167

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