Uses of Eurotracon

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1. Uses of the drug Eurotracon

Eurotracon contains active ingredient Itraconazole 100mg is made in capsule form. Active ingredient Itraconazole belongs to the group of Triazole-derivative antifungal drugs, the structure of Triazole should be higher, the toxicity is lower than that of the Diazole group, so it can be used by systemic route. The drug works by inhibiting the enzyme involved in the synthesis of Erosterol - the component that makes up the fungal cell membrane, thereby causing the fungal cells to be lysed and destroyed.
Eurotracon is indicated in the following cases:
Maintenance treatment in patients with AIDS to prevent opportunistic fungal infections due to immunodeficiency; Prevention of fungal infections in patients with long-term neutropenia in the blood; Treatment of patients with systemic fungal infections; Treatment in patients with candidiasis in the mouth - throat; Support treatment in patients with nail and toenail infections.

2. Dosage of the drug Eurotracon

"How to use Eurotracon and how to use it?". Eurotracon belongs to the group of prescription drugs, the dose of which is prescribed by the treating doctor based on the patient's condition.
Some recommendations on Eurotracon dosage are as follows:
Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis: Take 2 tablets x 2 times/day for 1 day only, or take 1 tablet/time/day for 3 days. day; Treatment of candida infections in the mouth - throat: Take 1 tablet / time / day for 15 days; Treatment of tinea versicolor: Take 2 tablets/time/day for 7 days; Treatment of nail fungus: Take 2 tablets x 2 times/day for 7 days, then take a 3 week break before starting a new course of treatment. Recovery time requires 2-3 sessions; Treatment of visceral fungus: The dose used varies according to the causative agent. The appropriate time to use Eurotracon is during or after a meal, because then the rate of drug absorption into the body is greatest. Take the medicine with a moderate amount of water, do not bite or break it, but take the pill whole. Patients should note that the dosage mentioned above is for reference only, the specific dose of the drug used depends on the medical condition and prescribed by the doctor.

3. Eurotracon side effects

Eurotracon can cause some side effects as follows:
Common: Headache, nausea, indigestion; Uncommon: Skin rash, pruritus, angioedema. Patients need to stop using Eurotracon and notify their doctor if they experience unwanted effects when taking the drug.

4. Note when using the drug Eurotracon

Contraindications to the use of Eurotracon in patients with hypersensitivity to Itraconazole or any of its components
Some notes when using Eurotracon are as follows:
Caution when treating with Eurotracon in patients with a history of have liver disease, liver damage due to drug and chemical poisoning; Store Eurotracon at room temperature, away from sunlight and high humidity, out of reach of children; For pregnant and lactating women: The treatment with Eurotracon in these subjects should be prescribed and supervised by the treating doctor.

5. Drug interactions

Drugs Eurotracon can interact with some drugs in clinical practice, so it is contraindicated to use in combination with the following drugs:
Drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 causing QT prolongation such as Cisapride, Astemizole, Levacetylmethadol, Dofetilide, Pimozide , Mizolastine, Sertindole, Terfenadine; HMG - CoA reductase inhibitors metabolized by CYP3A4 such as Simvastatin, Lovastatin; Drugs Midazolame, Triazolame; Medicines Ergometrine, Dihydroergotamine, Methylergometrine; Drug interactions occur that increase the risk of having an effect and reduce the therapeutic effect of Eurotracon, so to ensure safety and effectiveness in treating patients, it is necessary to inform the doctor about the drugs and foods that are being used. used before taking Eurotracon.
Eurotracon contains the active ingredient Itraconazole 100mg. Eurotracon is indicated in the treatment of candida infections of the throat, mouth, ringworm such as interstitial fungus, tinea pedis... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to follow Follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
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