Itraconazole oral solution
Itraconazole oral solution
What is this medicine?
ITRACONAZOLE (i tra KO na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked spoon, or container to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food. Do not take with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
changes in hearing
pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
signs and symptoms of heart failure like breathing problems; fast, irregular heartbeat; sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet; unusually weak or tired
signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; right upper belly pain; yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
blurred vision
diarrhea
dizziness
headache
nausea, vomiting
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
alfuzosin
alprazolam
avanafil
certain medicines for blood pressure like felodipine, nisoldipine
certain medicines for cholesterol like cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, lomitapide
certain medicines for the heart like disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, eplerenone, ivabradine, quinidine, ranolazine
cisapride
colchicine (if you have liver or kidney problems)
conivaptan
ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
irinotecan
isavuconazole
lurasidone
methadone
midazolam
naloxegol
nevirapine
other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
pimozide
red yeast rice
sirolimus
thioridazine
ticagrelor
triazolam
ziprasidone
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
aliskiren
amlodipine
antacids
antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
aprepitant
atorvastatin
buprenorphine
certain antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin
certain medicines for bladder problems like fesoterodine, solifenacin, tolterodine
certain medicines for cancer like axitinib, bortezomib, busulfan, dabrafenib, dasatinib, docetaxel, erlotinib, gefitinib, ibrutinib, imatinib, ixabepilone, lapatinib, nilotinib, ponatinib, sunitinib, trabectedin, trimetrexate, vinca alkaloids
certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances like aripiprazole, buspirone, diazepam, haloperidol, perospirone, quetiapine, risperidone
certain medicines for erectile dysfunction like vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil
certain medicines for pain like alfentanil, fentanyl, oxycodone, sufentanil
certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban
certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenytoin
certain medicines for tuberculosis like isoniazid, INH, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine
cilostazol
cinacalcet
cyclosporine
digoxin
eletriptan
everolimus
halofantrine
isradipine
meloxicam
nadolol
nifedipine
other medicines for fungal infections
praziquantel
ramelteon
repaglinide
salmeterol
saxagliptin
steroid medicines like budesonide, ciclesonide, dexamethasone, fluticasone, methylprednisolone
tacrolimus
tamsulosin
tolvaptan
verapamil
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature, 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart disease
history of irregular heartbeat
immune system problems
kidney disease
liver disease
lung or breathing disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to itraconazole, or other antifungal medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how the medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Updated:  
January 11, 2019