All Details About Itratuf Capsule
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Itratuf Capsule
Description:
Itratuf Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.Itratuf Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with food. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop the treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and dyspepsia. You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction like severe skin rash, tingling, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Communicate to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a history of heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Itratuf Capsule is to be taken with food.Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Itratuf
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Itratuf Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Itratuf Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Itratuf Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Itratuf Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Itratuf Capsule can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.
Itratuf Capsule can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Itratuf Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Itratuf Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Itratuf Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
FAQs:
Q. What is Itratuf Capsule used for?
Itratuf Capsule is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of the feet, or infection in the groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower disease resistance. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by Histoplasma, aspergillus, and Burstomyces.
Q. For how long do I need to take Itratuf Capsule?
The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Itratuf Capsule for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of the vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.
Q. I am taking Itratuf Capsule for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?
No, you should not stop taking Itratuf Capsule without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesions to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.
Q. Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?
Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Itratuf Capsule may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Itratuf Capsule, you should tell your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I take antacid and Itratuf Capsule together?
Itratuf Capsule can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Itratuf Capsule. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Itratuf Capsule capsules with a drink of cola.
Q. What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Itratuf Capsule?
Sometimes it happens that the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Itratuf Capsule has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Itratuf Capsule should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Itratuf Capsule to avoid drug resistance.
Q. I have been on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Itratuf Capsule now?
Affirmative, you can take both Alprazolam and Itratuf Capsule together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Itratuf Capsule, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.
Q. My doctor prescribed Itratuf Capsule to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is it so?
Your doctor did not prescribe Itratuf Capsule to your friend because Itratuf Capsule interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful to the patient.
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