Canditral 100 mg Capsule 10's

AboutCanditral 100 mg Capsule contains itraconazole (100 mg), a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal used to treat serious fungal infections including aspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, onychomycosis (fungal nail infections), oral and esophageal candidiasis, and other systemic or superficial fungal infections.Usage InstructionsTake exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily with a full meal or acidic beverage (such as cola) for better absorption. Swallow capsule whole with water. Do not stop early even if symptoms improve. Treatment duration varies by infection type (weeks to months for nail infections).Benefits- Broad-spectrum antifungal activity- Treats serious systemic fungal infections- Effective in fungal nail infections (onychomycosis)- Treats oral and esophageal candidiasis- Alternative for patients intolerant to amphotericin B- Prevents fungal infections in immunocompromised patientsHow it WorksItraconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis (essential component of fungal cell membranes) by blocking cytochrome P450-dependent enzyme, leading to fungal cell membrane disruption and death.Side EffectsCommon: Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, rash. Less common: Elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis, heart failure (in patients with cardiac disease), edema, hypokalemia. Rare: Severe liver injury, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, peripheral neuropathy.Safety Advice- Prescription required - complete full course- CONTRAINDICATED in heart failure or history of heart failure- Inform doctor of liver disease; baseline and periodic liver function tests required- Take with full meal or acidic beverage for absorption- Many drug interactions (CYP3A4 substrate) - inform doctor of all medications- Not recommended in pregnancy- Stop and seek medical help if signs of liver problems or heart failure occur- May take months for nail infections to clear completelyStorageStore below 25°C in a dry place protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use beyond expiry date.