Itraban 100 mg Capsule

Composition of Itraban 100 mg Capsule

Itraban 100 mg Capsule contains Itraconazole 100 mg (capsule). It belongs to the Triazole antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Itraban 100 mg Capsule

• Treatment of fungal infections such as aspergillosis
• histoplasmosis
• blastomycosis
• candidiasis
• tinea (ringworm)
• athlete’s foot
• jock itch
• and pityriasis versicolor; may be used for onychomycosis (nail fungal infection) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats fungal skin infections
• Treats systemic fungal infections
• Helps clear candidiasis
• Useful for tinea/ringworm infections
• Prevents fungal growth and recurrence when taken as prescribed

How Itraban 100 mg Capsule works

Itraconazole is a triazole antifungal that inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme (14-α demethylase), blocking ergosterol synthesis. This disrupts the fungal cell membrane, inhibiting growth and leading to clearance of infection.

How to take Itraban 100 mg Capsule

Take orally exactly as prescribed. Capsules should be taken with food (improves absorption) and swallowed whole. Complete the full course; do not stop early even if symptoms improve.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, liver injury and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Itraban 100 mg Capsule

Most side effects of Itraban are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• elevated liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Itraban 100 mg Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Prescription medicine. Can cause serious liver injury—use caution in liver disease and monitor if prolonged therapy; stop and seek care if jaundice/dark urine/severe fatigue occurs. May worsen or precipitate heart failure (negative inotrope)—avoid in congestive heart failure unless benefits outweigh risks. Numerous drug interactions via CYP3A4—some combinations are contraindicated due to risk of dangerous arrhythmias. Avoid in known hypersensitivity to itraconazole. Use caution in kidney impairment.

Do not take Itraban if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active liver disease, and several are not for use in pregnancy. Itraconazole is not for people with heart failure.

Interactions with other medicines

Contraindicated/avoid with drugs highly dependent on CYP3A4 (risk of QT prolongation/arrhythmia) such as certain antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, dofetilide), some antihistamines (e.g., terfenadine/astemizole—where applicable), cisapride, and ergot alkaloids; increases levels of statins (simvastatin/lovastatin), benzodiazepines (midazolam/triazolam), calcium channel blockers, digoxin, warfarin and some oral hypoglycaemics; reduced absorption with antacids, PPIs/H2 blockers (separate dosing); rifampicin/rifabutin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, St John’s wort reduce effect; caution with other QT-prolonging drugs.

How to store Itraban 100 mg Capsule

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Itraban 100 mg Capsule

Complete the full course, however long. Keep the skin clean and dry, wash clothes and bedding in hot water, and treat family members if they are affected, or reinfection is very likely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LATIN LABS PRIVATE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antifungal

Drug class:

Triazole antifungal