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Itrastar 100mg Capsule


Product introduction

Itrastar 100mg 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.

Itrastar 100mg Capsule is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Itrastar Capsule

Benefits of Itrastar Capsule

In Treatment of Fungal infections

Itrastar 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep taking the medicine until you complete the dose even if you get better. This will prevent the infection from returning.

Side effects of Itrastar Capsule

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 them

Common side effects of Itrastar

  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Vomiting

How to use Itrastar Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Itrastar 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Itrastar Capsule works

Itrastar 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Itrastar 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Itrastar 100mg 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
Itrastar 100mg 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
Itrastar 100mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Itrastar 100mg Capsule can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Itrastar 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Itrastar 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Itrastar 100mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

  • Itrastar 100mg Capsule helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
  • Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Itrastar 100mg Capsule.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Azoles {Triazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

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Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks.Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Send pictures for better diagnosis and treatment
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FAQs

What is Itrastar 100mg Capsule used for?

Itrastar 100mg 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 Blastomyces.

For how long do I need to take Itrastar 100mg 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 Itrastar 100mg 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.

I am taking Itrastar 100mg Capsule for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?

No, you should not stop taking Itrastar 100mg 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.

Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?

Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Itrastar 100mg Capsule may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Itrastar 100mg Capsule, you should tell your doctor immediately.

Can I take antacid and Itrastar 100mg Capsule together?

Itrastar 100mg 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 Itrastar 100mg Capsule. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Itrastar 100mg Capsule capsules with a drink of cola.

What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Itrastar 100mg 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 Itrastar 100mg Capsule has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Itrastar 100mg Capsule should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Itrastar 100mg Capsule to avoid drug resistance.

I have been on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Itrastar 100mg Capsule now?

Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Itrastar 100mg Capsule together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Itrastar 100mg Capsule, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.

My doctor prescribed Itrastar 100mg 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 Itrastar 100mg Capsule to your friend because Itrastar 100mg 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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