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Sporanox (Itraconazole)

TypeDrug NameDosage 
Sporanox (Oral Solution)10 mg/ml/150 ml
Sporanox (Capsule)100 mg

Generic Equivalent of Sporanox

No generic equivalents of Sporanox found.

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Is A Prescription Required To Purchase Sporanox?

A Prescription is required to acquire Sporanox from licensed online Canadian pharmacies.

What Is The Drug Sporanox Used for?

Sporanox is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the mouth and throat in adult HIV-positive patients or other patients with a lowered immune system

How Does Sporanox Work In The Body?

The medication Sporanox (itraconazole) belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-fungal agents. Sporanox goes into your bloodstream, travels to the site of the infection, and kills the fungus causing your disease.

How Is Sporanox Supplied and Stored?

Sporanox is manufactured by Janssen and is available as oral Solution 10 mg/ml/150 ml.

The medication should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C, protected from light. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.

What Is the Cost of Sporanox?

Our verified online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the Sporanox 10 mg/ml/150 ml at an unbeatable price of $215 for a quantity of 1. It is best to compare the prices of drugs online at edrugsearch or Pharmacychecker.Com.

Can Sporanox Treat Yeast Infection?

Sporanox can be prescribed for the treatment of yeast infections including Candida spp. This medication is fungitoxic to dermatophytes and yeasts.

Is Itraconazole Is Fungicidal?

The medication itraconazole shows both fungistatic (slows the growth of the fungi) and fungicidal activity (kills the fungus).

How Do You Take Itraconazole?

Always take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take Sporanox oral solution without food. Do not drink or eat anything for one hour after taking the oral solution. You should swish the solution around in your mouth for approximately 20 seconds before swallowing it, and avoid rinsing your mouth after taking it. Do not switch to Sporanox capsules without talking to your doctor.

What Should I Avoid While Taking Sporanox?

Sporanox might sometimes lead to dizziness, blurred vision or hearing loss. If you experience these symptoms while taking Sporanox do not drive or operate heavy machinery.

How is Sporanox Metabolized in Body?

The drug is extensively and rapidly metabolized in the liver and has a half-life of approximately 1.5 days.

What Are The Possible Side Effects of Sporanox?

Like all other medications, Sporanox can also cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some common side effects that make people stop the treatment are skin rash, high triglyceride test results (fats in your blood), high liver test results, digestive system problems such as nausea, bloating, diarrhea. Other side effects of Sporanox include upset stomach, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation or excess gas in stomach, cough, fluid in the lungs, altered voice, inflammation of the sinuses, inflammation of the nose, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, dizziness, menstrual disorders, erectile dysfunction, confusion, tremor, sleepiness, fatigue, chills, muscle weakness or pain, painful joints, pain, chest pain, swelling, generalized swelling, unpleasant taste, hair loss, inflammation of the pancreas, fever and excessive sweating. Some of the uncommon side effects of Sporanox include shortness of breath, unusual swelling of legs, feet or ankles, sudden gain in weight, unusual tiredness, unusual fast heartbeats, coughing up pink or white phlegm, waking up at night, liver problems such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, pale stools, nerve problems such as tingling, numbness, reduced sense of touch, weakness in limbs, pain, prickling or burning, hypersensitivity such as skin rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath and/or swelling of the face, severe skin disorder with symptoms such as widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters in the mouth, eyes and genitals or rash with small pustules or blisters, blurred or double vision, ringing in ears, oversensitivity to sunlight, loss of ability to control urine or urinating much more than usual, hearing loss symptoms. These are not all the possible side effects of Sporanox. In case of any unexpected effects, consult your doctor immediately.

When Should You Not Take Sporanox?

Do not take Sporanox if you:
  • Are allergic to itraconazole or any other ingredients in Sporanox oral solution
  • Have congestive heart failure. Sporanox can make it worse. In case your doctor decides that you need Sporanox, be sure to get immediate help if you experience any signs or symptoms of heart failure
  • Are taking certain medications

What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before taking Sporanox?

Before you start taking Sporanox, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
  • Have liver problems so that the dose of Sporanox oral solution can be adjusted
  • Have kidney problems
  • Have elevated or abnormal liver enzymes or active liver disease
  • Have experienced liver toxicity with other medications
  • Have or had heart disease including congestive heart failure
  • Have cystic fibrosis
  • Ever had an allergic reaction to itraconazole or any of the ingredients in Sporanox oral solution. Do not take Sporanox oral solution if you are pregnant unless your doctor knows you are pregnant and decides that you need Sporanox. Do not use this medication if you are planning to become pregnant within 2 months of finishing the treatment. If you are able to become pregnant, you should use effective birth control during Sporanox treatment and for 2 months after finishing treatment.
  • Do not take Sporanox oral solution if you are breastfeeding or discontinue nursing if you are taking Sporanox. Sporanox is found in the human breast milk.

What Medicines Can Interact With Sporanox?

It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.

Never take Sporanox oral solution if you are taking any of the following medications:
  • Boosted asunaprevir to treat Hepatitis C Virus
  • Eplerenone, felodipine, ivabradine, ranolazine used to treat angina (crushing chest pain) or high blood pressure
  • Ticagrelor used to slow down blood clotting
  • Eletriptan used to treat migraine headaches
  • Lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin which lower cholesterol
  • Triazolam (sleeping pills)
  • Disopyramide, dronedarone, quinidine, used to treat irregular heartbeat rhythms
  • Lurasidone, pimozide used for psychotic disorders
  • Methadone for severe pain or to manage addiction
  • Irinotecan, an anti-cancer drug
  • Dihydroergotamine or ergotamine (called ergot alkaloids) used in the treatment of migraine headaches
  • Ergometrine (ergonovine) (called ergot alkaloids) used to control bleeding and maintain uterine contraction after childbirth
  • Domperidone used to treat nausea and vomiting
  • Naloxegol; to treat constipation caused by taking opioid painkillers
If you have kidney or liver impairment, never take Sporanox oral solution while taking any of the following medications:
  • Colchicine used to treat gout
  • Fesoterodine or solifenacin when used to control irritated urinary bladder
Wait at least 2 weeks after stopping Sporanox oral solution before taking any of these medications. Medications that can decrease the action of Sporanox oral solution and are not recommended unless your doctor feels it is necessary:
  • Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin used to treat epilepsy
  • isoniazid, rifabutin, rifampicin used to treat tuberculosis
  • Efavirenz, nevirapine used to treat HIV/AIDS
You should therefore always tell your doctor if you are using any of these products so that the appropriate measures can be taken. Wait at least 2 weeks after stopping these medications before taking Sporanox oral solution.Medications not recommended unless your doctor feels it is necessary:
  • Axitinib, bosutinib, cabazitaxel, ceritinib, cobimetinib, crizotinib, dabrafenib, dasatinib, docetaxel, ibrutinib, lapatinib, nilotinib, olaparib, pazopanib, regorafenib, sunitinib trabectedin, trastuzumab emtansine, vinca alkaloids used in the treatment of cancer
  • Riociguat, sildenafil, tadalafil, when used to treat pulmonary hypertension (increased blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs)
  • Everolimus, rapamycin (also known as sirolimus), usually given after an organ transplant
  • Rifabutin to treat tuberculosis
  • Conivaptan, tolvaptan; to treat low blood sodium
  • Apixaban, rivaroxaban to slow down blood clotting
  • Alfuzosin, silodosin to treat Benign Prostatic enlargement
  • Aliskiren to treat hypertension
  • Carbamazepine to treat epilepsy
  • Colchicine to treat gout
  • Darifenacin to treat urinary incontinence
  • Fentanyl a strong medication to treat pain
  • Vorapaxar used to treat heart attacks or strokes
  • Salmeterol to improve breathing
  • Simeprevir to treat Hepatitis C Virus
  • Tamsulosin to treat male urinary incontinence
  • Vardenafil to treat erectile dysfunction
  • Saccharomyces boulardii to treat diarrhea
  • Lumacaftor/ ivacaftor to treat Cystic Fibrosis.
Wait at least 2 weeks after stopping these medications before taking Sporanox oral solution.

Where Can I Buy Sporanox Online?

If prescribed by your healthcare professional, Sporanox can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.

How Is Sporanox Delivered?

The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.

For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 1877-240-4438 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.

References:

1. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00042693.PDF
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/20083s034,035lbl.pdf
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