TRACOLUS 100 Capsule
Itraconazole 100 mg Capsule Use, Indication, Side Effects, Dosage, Mechanism of Action, Price, Contra-Indications, Drug Interactions....
Tracolus 100 Capsule (Itraconazole B.P 100 mg)
Complete eradication of thigh fungal infection
Broad Spectrum of Action with Efficacy Against
Aspergillosis, Histoplasmosis, Candidiasis as Well as Fungal Infection of toe Nails and Onycomycosis
Itraconazole was Tolerated Significantly Better than Conventional
TRACOLUS 100 Capsule contains 100 mg of Itraconazole, a synthetic triazole antifungal agent used to treat various fungal infections.
Indications:
Itraconazole is prescribed for treating:
- Dermatophytosis
- Onycomycosis
- Tinea versicolor
- Cutaneous Candidiasis
- Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
- Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
- Chronic mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Oculomycoses
- Systemic mycosis
Dosage:
The dosage varies based on the specific infection:
- Onycomycosis: 200 mg daily for 3-5 months or 400 mg daily for one week per month over three consecutive months.
- Candidiasis of the nail: 200 mg daily for 3-5 months or 400 mg daily for one week per month over three consecutive months.
- Tinea capitis: 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks.
- Tinea pedis: 100 mg daily for 30 days or 200 mg twice daily for 7 days.
- Tinea corporis/cruris: 100 mg daily for 15 days or 200 mg daily for 7 days.
- Pityriasis versicolor (chronic/recurrent): 200 mg daily for 7 days.
- Mucocutaneous Candidiasis: 200 mg daily for 5-7 days.
- Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: 200 mg twice daily for 1 day.
Mechanism of Action:
Itraconazole inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, a vital component of fungal cell membranes, leading to increased membrane permeability and ultimately, fungal cell death.
Side Effects:
Common side effects may include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Itching
- Swelling of the legs (pedal edema)
- Vertigo
- Abnormal sensations (paresthesia)
- Impotence
- Loss of libido
Serious side effects, though rare, can involve liver toxicity, including fatal acute liver failure. Monitoring liver function during treatment is advisable.
Contraindications:
Itraconazole is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to Itraconazole or other azole antifungal.
Drug Interactions:
Itraconazole can interact with several medications, including:
- Terfenadine
- Astemizole
- Cycloserine or digoxin
- Oral anticoagulants
- Phenytoin
- Rifampicin
- Isoniazid (INH) and H2 antagonists
- Oral hypoglycemic agents
For Use of Registered Medical Practitioner or A Hospital Only