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    Itraconazole is prescribed to treat fungal infections affecting the lungs, mouth, skin, genitals, and nails. It should be taken exactly as instructed by a doctor, after a full meal and swallowed whole without crushing or chewing. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and headache, and it may interact with other medications. Patients should keep appointments for monitoring and inform doctors about other medical conditions or if they experience severe side effects. The medication should be stored properly and disposed of correctly when no longer needed.

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    Itraconazole is prescribed to treat fungal infections affecting the lungs, mouth, skin, genitals, and nails. It should be taken exactly as instructed by a doctor, after a full meal and swallowed whole without crushing or chewing. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and headache, and it may interact with other medications. Patients should keep appointments for monitoring and inform doctors about other medical conditions or if they experience severe side effects. The medication should be stored properly and disposed of correctly when no longer needed.

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    Itraconazole is prescribed to treat fungal infections affecting the lungs, mouth, skin, genitals, and nails. It should be taken exactly as instructed by a doctor, after a full meal and swallowed whole without crushing or chewing. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and headache, and it may interact with other medications. Patients should keep appointments for monitoring and inform doctors about other medical conditions or if they experience severe side effects. The medication should be stored properly and disposed of correctly when no longer needed.

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    Itraconazole is prescribed to treat fungal infections affecting the lungs, mouth, skin, genitals, and nails. It should be taken exactly as instructed by a doctor, after a full meal and swallowed whole without crushing or chewing. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and headache, and it may interact with other medications. Patients should keep appointments for monitoring and inform doctors about other medical conditions or if they experience severe side effects. The medication should be stored properly and disposed of correctly when no longer needed.

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    ITRACONAZOLE

    - if you are using any other prescription or over-the-


    Why is this medicine prescribed to you? counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or
    herbal supplements.
    Itraconazole is prescribed to treat fungal infections of the • Do not take antacids and stomach acid reducers such as
    lungs, mouth, throat, genitals, skin and nails. cimetidine, ranitidine, omeprazole or lansoprazole
    within 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking
    itraconazole.
    How do you use it? • Keep a regular check-up schedule. Your doctor may
    prescribe tests to check and monitor your progress
    Use itraconazole exactly as instructed by your doctor for it while under treatment with this medicine.
    to be effective. • If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
    • Take itraconazole after a full meal. inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
    • Swallow the capsule whole; do not open, crush or chew. medicine before going through it.
    • Continue using this medicine regularly as advised by • Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
    your doctor. Avoid skipping any dose even if you feel You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
    better. It is important that you complete the full course experience any of these side effects with itraconazole,
    of itraconazole within the duration specified by your inform your doctor immediately, especially if they
    doctor. If you do otherwise, the infection will be more become severe or persistent: nausea, diarrhea,
    difficult to treat due to possible resistance of the fungus constipation, stomach discomfort, loss of appetite,
    to itraconazole. headache, dizziness, weakness, runny nose, fever,
    • If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it shortness of breath, swelling, rapid weight gain, hearing
    immediately as you remember. However, if it is already problems, numbness or tingling, painful or burning
    time for the next dose, just proceed with your next urination, dark urine, clay-colored stools, yellowing of
    regular dose schedule. the skin or eyes and allergic reactions such as hives,
    • Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, lips, tongue
    dosage, or stop use even if you feel well. or throat.
    • If you experience dizziness, do not drive, operate
    machinery or perform any activity which will need you
    What do you need to know before you use it? to be alert.
    • The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
    • Inform your doctor or pharmacist: others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
    - if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or reactions, call your doctor for advice.
    breast-feeding; • Do not share your medicine with others even if you
    - if you have any of the following conditions: allergy, have the same disease symptoms.
    liver problem, kidney problem, cystic fibrosis, heart
    failure, heart problem, heart rhythm problem, history
    of Long QT syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary How do you handle it before and after use?
    disorder (COPD) or other breathing problem, history
    of stroke, neuropathy, decreased gastric acidity, AIDS; Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
    moisture. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
    Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.

    This pharmacy information service of Mercury Drug Corporation contains only basic drug
    information and must not be relied upon as substitute for professional medical care. It is intended
    to be used as supplementary information to consultation with your doctor. Mercury Drug
    www.mercurydrug.com Corporation shall not be responsible or liable for any claims or damages arising from the use or
    Tel: 8911 5071-87 misuse of the information contained herein for any final treatment decisions or outcomes.

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