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The drug Itrazol has the main ingredient Itraconazole, often used in the treatment of fungal infections, ringworm... So how should Itrazol be used to achieve the best treatment effect?
1. What is Itrazol?
Itrazol is an over-the-counter drug, classified into the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drugs. The main active ingredient of Itrazol is Itraconazole.
Dosage form: enteric-coated capsules, each containing 100mg of Itraconazole and other excipients of the manufacturer.
Packing form: blister of 4 tablets, each box includes 1 blister and drug instruction sheet.
2. Indications and contraindications of Itrazol
Itrazol is usually indicated in the following cases:
Oral candidiasis, Ringworm, Ringworm, ringworm, skin fungus such as tinea versicolor, foot skin, inguinal skin, interstitial skin Fungus onychomycosis Visceral fungus caused by Aspergillus and Candida, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Paracoccidioides, Sporothrix, Blastomyces. Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of latent fungal infections in patients with AIDS. In addition, the drug Itrazole is also used to prevent fungal infections during prolonged neutropenia. Contraindications: absolutely do not use Itrazol in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. Itrazol Patients are taking Astermizol, Terfenadine, Cisapride, Triazolam and Midazolam orally. Itrazol should be used by pregnant and lactating women only when the visceral fungal infection is life-threatening and the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus or nursing infant.
3. Dosage and usage of Itrazol
To ensure safety when using the drug, the patient should follow the instructions of the medical staff or the manufacturer's instruction sheet on dosage, route of administration, and duration of medication. Also, do not share Itrazol with other people or give it to other people to use when they have the same symptoms as you.
Dosage:
Vaginal candidiasis: 2 tablets (dose calculated in 100mg tablets) x 2 times/day, taken for 1 day or 2 tablets x 1 time/day, taken for 3 days. Oral candidiasis: 1 tablet x 1 time/day, orally for 15 days. For immunocompromised patients such as AIDS, organ transplant or neutropenia: 2 tablets x 1 time/day for 15 days. Ringworm: 2 tablets x 1 time / day, drink for 7 days. Toenail fungus: need to be treated 2-3 times, 7 days each time and 3 weeks apart without drugs. In each session, take 4 tablets divided into 2 times morning and afternoon. Or can be treated continuously 2 tablets / time / day, taking 3 consecutive months. Ringworm: 2 tablets/time/day x 7 days or 1 tablet/time/day x 15 days. For highly keratinized skin areas such as palms, soles: 2 tablets x 2 times/day x 7 days or 1 tablet/time/day x 30 days. Visceral fungal infections:
Aspergillus: 2 tablets/time/day orally for 2-5 months, if the disease is widespread, the dose can be increased to 2 tablets x2 times/day. Candida: 1-2 tablets x 1 time/day, taken for 3 weeks to 7 months. Epidural Cryptococcus: 2 tablets x 1 time / day, taken for 2 months to 1 year. Cryptococcus causing meningitis: 2 tablets x 2 times/day. Maintenance dose: 2 tablets x 1 time/day. Histoplasma: 2 tablets x 1-2 times/day, taking an average of 8 months. Sporothrix schenckii: 1 tablet / time / day, taken for 3 months. Paracoccidioides brasiliensis: 1 tablet/time/day, taken for 6 months. Chromomycosis: 1-2 tablets / 1 time / day, taken for 6 months. Blastomyces dermatitidis: 1 tablet / time / day or 2 tablets x 2 times / day, taken for 6 months. Usage: Itrazol is used orally, not by other routes when not required. Take the medicine after eating for best absorption. The patient should swallow the tablet whole, do not chew, suck or break the tablet. Drink with a sufficient amount of filtered water, do not take medicine with tea, tea, coffee, ...
What to do when forgetting a dose of Itrazol?
When you miss a dose, take another dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time of the next dose, it can be skipped. Do not add a dose or take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. What to do in case of an overdose of Itrazol?
When an overdose is suspected, it is necessary to quickly bring the patient to the nearest medical facility for emergency treatment. Bring all medications the patient is taking, including oral, injectable, topical, etc. to facilitate quick diagnosis and treatment.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Itrazol
In addition to the therapeutic effect, Itrazol drug may cause some other undesirable effects during use such as headache, abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, ... Less common are allergic reactions. reactions, menstrual disorders, elevated liver enzymes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, very rarely hypokalemia.
The above is not a complete list of unwanted effects of Itrazol. You may experience other symptoms not listed or reported during use. Therefore, to ensure safety, it is necessary to contact medical staff as soon as there are any unusual symptoms.
5. Itrazol drug interactions
The treatment of two or more drugs may cause competition or synergies between drugs or between drugs and food, affecting the absorption, metabolism, effects, and toxicity of drugs. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, patients need to inform their doctor about all the medications they are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, herbal products, vitamins, and supplements. minerals, ... Also, talk to your doctor about any medical conditions you have.
Some drugs can interact with Itrazol drugs such as: Cisapride, Midazolam, Triazolam.
6. Some notes when using Itrazol
Use of Itrazol in pregnancy and lactation: there is not enough evidence about the safety of using Itrazol in pregnant and lactating women. Therefore, Itrazol should not be used for these subjects except in cases of visceral fungal infections that are life-threatening and the effectiveness of treatment for the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus and nursing infant.
Use caution when using Itrazol in subjects with a history of liver disease or liver toxicity by other drugs.
When taking Itrazol for a long time, it is necessary to be cautious and do regular liver function tests.
7. Preservation of drugs
Store Itrazol in the original manufacturer's packaging, in a cool, clean place away from direct sunlight.
Keep Itrazol out of reach of children as well as pets, avoid them not knowing how to chew may cause serious unwanted effects.
Itrazol has a shelf life of 24 months, do not use expired medicine or show signs of change in color, properties, taste, no labels.
