Brand Name - Sporanox®

Generic Name - itraconazole

FDA Drug Classification - antifungal

Action - taken orally it treats the fungus systemically

Adverse Effects -

• headache, dizziness, sleepiness
• hypertension
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• rash, pruritus

Precautions - Should not be used by:

• patients allergic to the drug
• patients recieving another antifungal drug
• nursing women

Interactions -

• certain antihistamines such as astemizole, cisapride, terfenadine
• cylosporine, digoxin
• h2-reciptor antagonists, antiacids, rifampine, phenytoin
• oral anticoagulants
• oral antidiabetic agents