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Intranil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Other than this, Intranil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Intranil depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Intranil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Intranil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Intranil's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Intranil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Intranil related warnings section.
Intranil is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Intranil contraindications section.
Additionally, Intranil may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Intranil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Intranil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Intranil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Intranil safe for pregnant women?
Intranil can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Intranil, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Intranil safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Intranil. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Intranil on the Kidneys?
Intranil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Intranil on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Intranil on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Intranil on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Intranil on the heart have been reported.
Intranil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Intranil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Intranil habit forming or addictive?
Intranil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Intranil. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Intranil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Intranil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Intranil
Taking Intranil with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Intranil
Taking Intranil with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Intranil capsule should not be opened, crushed, chewed, or broken. Capsules do not produce the desired effects and may produce adverse effects when opened or crushed. So it is better to swallow the whole capsule.
Rarely, Intranil can cause weight gain. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain symptom after using this medication.
Yes, Intranil is known to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
Discontinuation of Intranil on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, usually Intranil does not cause nephrotoxicity. However, patients suffering from kidney disorders should take precaution before taking this medicine and get there kidney function test's (KFT) done to ensure proper functioning of the kidney's.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795
