Generic name:itraconazole [ IT-ra-KON-a-zole ]
Drug class:Azole antifungals
What is Sporanox?
Sporanox is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Sporanox is used to treat infections in adults caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat, toenails, or fingernails.
It is not known if Sporanox is safe and effective in children.
Warnings
You should not take Sporanox if you have ever had heart failure.
If you have liver or kidney disease, you should not take Sporanox with colchicine, fesoterodine, or solifenacin.
Itraconazole may harm an unborn baby. Avoid getting pregnant while taking itraconazole and for 2 months after your last dose.
Stop using Sporanox and call your doctor at once if you have signs of congestive heart failure: feeling tired or short of breath, cough with mucus, fast heartbeats, swelling, rapid weight gain, or sleep problems.
Life-threatening side effects may occur if you take itraconazole with certain other drugs. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using.
Many drugs can interact with itraconazole, and some drugs should not be used together. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Sporanox.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Sporanox if you are allergic to itraconazole or similar medicines such as fluconazole or ket...
