🔬 Introduction
Itrazest – 200 Capsules contains Itraconazole 200 mg, a highly potent triazole antifungal that effectively treats systemic and superficial fungal infections. It works by inhibiting fungal cell membrane synthesis, ensuring rapid relief and long-term fungal eradication.
⚕️ Pharmacokinetics & Bioavailability
✔ Bioavailability: 55% (increases with food intake)
✔ Peak Plasma Levels: 3–4 hours after oral intake
✔ Half-life: 21 hours (steady-state achieved in 1-2 weeks)
✔ Metabolism: Liver (CYP3A4 enzyme)
✔ Excretion: Bile & Urine (Minimal Renal Excretion)
🦠 Indications & Uses
🚑 Itrazest – 200 Capsules is used for the treatment of:
✔ Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection)
✔ Severe Dermatophytosis (Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis)
✔ Systemic Mycoses (Histoplasmosis, Blastomycosis, Aspergillosis, Candidiasis)
✔ Oral & Esophageal Candidiasis
✔ Pityriasis Versicolor (Skin Discoloration due to Malassezia Fungus)
💊 Dosage & Administration
✔ Route: Oral Use
✔ Recommended Dosage:
📌 Severe Dermatophytosis & Pityriasis Versicolor: 200 mg once daily for 15-30 days
📌 Onychomycosis: 200 mg twice daily for 1 week per month (Pulse Therapy) OR 200 mg once daily for 3 months
📌 Systemic Fungal Infections: 200–400 mg daily as per severity
📌 Administration Guidelines:
- Take with food to improve absorption
- Avoid antacids & proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) as they reduce absorption
⚙️ Mechanism of Action
✔ Itraconazole (Triazole Antifungal): Inhibits ergosterol synthesis, an essential component of fungal cell membranes, leading to cell death and fungal elimination.
🔬 Effective Against:
- Dermatophytes (Tinea Infections)
- Candida species (Oral, Esophageal, and Systemic Candidiasis)
- Aspergillus species (Aspergillosis)
- Histoplasma & Blastomyces (Deep Systemic Fungal Infections)
⚠️ Warnings & Precautions
❌ Avoid in pregnancy (Teratogenic risk)
❌ Not recommended in severe liver disease
❌ Caution in heart failure patients (May cause fluid retention)
❌ Avoid grapefruit juice (Increases drug levels and side effects)
🚨 Adverse Effects
✔ Common: Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Rash
✔ Rare (Serious): Liver Toxicity, Heart Failure, Severe Allergic Reactions
⚡ Drug Interactions
⚡ Statins (Simvastatin, Lovastatin): Increased risk of muscle toxicity
⚡ Proton Pump Inhibitors (Omeprazole, Pantoprazole): Reduced itraconazole absorption
⚡ Rifampicin & Phenytoin: Reduce Itraconazole levels (May require dose adjustment)
⚡ Warfarin & Oral Anticoagulants: Increased risk of bleeding
📦 Storage Conditions
📌 Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
📌 Protect from moisture & direct sunlight
📌 Keep out of reach of children
🏆 Conclusion
Itrazest – 200 Capsules is a highly effective antifungal therapy for moderate to severe fungal infections. With broad-spectrum coverage and enhanced patient compliance, it ensures rapid and lasting fungal clearance.
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