Sporanox - Itraconazole - Injectable Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Sporanox.
• Sporanox
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Read Before Using Sporanox (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
• If you have questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your pharmacist.
• Give this medication by vein (IV) over 1 hour in a saline (NS) solution usually once or twice daily; or as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Antifungals work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, give/use this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
• Continue to use this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow fungus to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
• Do not mix this drug in a dextrose-containing (for example, D5W) or a Lactated Ringer's solution.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.
• When you are able to tolerate oral medication, your doctor may change your treatment to an oral form of this drug (for example, capsules, oral solution).
• The capsules and oral solutions are not interchangeable.
• Consult your pharmacist.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Warning

• Itraconazole injection has caused serious heart problems in animal and human medical studies.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects of heart failure occur while using itraconazole injection.

Sporanox Storage Instructions

• Before mixing, store the unmixed drug (ampule/vial) below room temperature (less than 77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light.
• Do not freeze.
• After dilution with IV fluids, this product is stable at or below room temperature for 48 hours.
• Protect from direct sunlight (room light is acceptable).

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headache may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

• Itraconazole injection is used to treat serious fungal infections.
• It is used in people who cannot take the oral form of this drug.

Sporanox Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (liver function tests, serum creatinine) may be performed to monitor your progress.
• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
• Avoid certain drugs that affect the heart rhythm (cisapride, dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sertindole), eletriptan, certain non-sedating antihistamines (astemizole, mizolastine, terfenadine), certain drugs for high cholesterol (lovastatin, simvastatin).
• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.