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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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Is the use of Intranil safe for pregnant women?
Intranil may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Intranil, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Intranil safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Intranil may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Intranil should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Intranil on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Intranil on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Intranil on the Liver?
Intranil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Intranil is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Intranil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Intranil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
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
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Intranil as it can have severe side effects.
Intranil is a brand name of Itraconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungals. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, and creams. It is used to treat fungal infections.
Yes, Intranil is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as stomach discomfort, headache, and hypokalemia (low potassium)
No, Intranil is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Yes, Intranil and terbinafine can be taken together because combination therapy provides a broad spectrum of coverage against fungal infections.
Rarely, Intranil can cause weight gain. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain symptom after using this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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