Alcros 200 Mg 7 Capsule

Prescription status:

Prescription required

Manufacturer Name:

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd

Drug classification:

Anti-fungal

What is this used for:

• Esophageal Candidiasis
• Vulvovaginal candidiasis.
• Oral candidiasis
• Blastomycosis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary

When to not take this medicine:

• Hypersensitivity or allergy towards itraconazole.
• Contraindicated to use atorvastatin, simvastatin, triazolam or midazolam.
• Not recommended to use during pregnancy.

How should I take the medicine:

Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

How this medicine works:

This medicine is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by fungus.

Side effects

• Nausea (common)
• Vomiting (common)
• dry mouth (common)
• increased thirst (common)
• Fever (common) 
• trouble breathing (common)
• irregular heartbeat (common)
• loss of appetite (common)
• mood changes (common) 
• muscle pain or cramps (common)
• Seizures (common)
• unusual tiredness or weakness (common)
• Decreased urine output (common)
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Pregnancy warning:

Category C- Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant the use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Lactation warning:

The use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative based on creatinine clearance values.

Hepatic dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with the liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

Drug interactions:

• Digoxin - Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together it may increase the levels of digoxin in the blood and may cause side effects like loss of appetite, nausea, visual changes, or irregular heartbeats, and excessively low blood pressure. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Abemaciclib-Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together it may increase the levels of abemaciclib in the blood and may cause side effects like loss of appetite, nausea, visual changes, vomiting, abdominal pain, mouth sores, blood clots, hair loss, or bone marrow dysfunction, etc. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Diltiazem-Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together it may increase the levels of diltiazem in the blood and may cause side effects like loss of appetite, nausea, visual changes, or irregular heartbeats, and excessively low blood pressure. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Fluticasone- Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together it may increase the levels of fluticasone and may give side effects like weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, weakness, depression, menstrual irregularities, etc. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.

Food interactions:

N/a

Expert Advice:

1. This medicine may be taken with food. Do not crush, chew, or open the cap of the capsule. Swallow it whole.
2. Care must be taken when this medicine combination is used in elderly patients.
3. Seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the side effects like Dizziness, Light-headedness, fainting, etc.
4. This medicine is recommended to use with extreme caution due to the interaction with renal dysfunction.

Missed dose instructions:

Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

• Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
• Keep away from the reach of children
• Discard the unused medicine safely after use.

References:

1. Itraconazole 100 mg Capsules - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 22 September 2020]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/32181#PRODUCTINFO
2. Drugs H. Itraconazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 22 September 2020]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692049.html
3. [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2020 [cited 22 September 2020]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020083s040s041s044lbl.pdf

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Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place