Generic name:itraconazole [ IT-ra-KON-a-zole ]
Brand names: Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak, Tolsura
Drug class:Azole antifungals
What is Sporanox PulsePak?
Sporanox PulsePak is an antifungal medication that is used in adults to treat infections caused by fungus. This includes infections in any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat, toenails, or fingernails.
Some brands of itraconazole are not for use in treating fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails. Avoid medication errors by using only the brand and strength your doctor prescribes.
Sporanox PulsePak may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take Sporanox PulsePak if you have ever had heart failure.
If you have liver or kidney disease, you should not take Sporanox PulsePak with colchicine, fesoterodine, or solifenacin.
Sporanox PulsePak may harm an unborn baby. Avoid getting pregnant while taking this medicine and for 2 months after your last dose.
Stop using Sporanox PulsePak 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 Sporanox PulsePak with certain other drugs. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using.
