| What is Sporanox?
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Sporanox capsules are used to treat four types of serious fungal infection: blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis, and
onychomycosis. Sporanox oral solution is used to treat candidiasis (fungal infection) of the mouth, throat, and gullet (esophagus), and for other fungal infections in people with weakened immunity and fever. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Sporanox?
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Sporanox side effects may include anxiety, bursitis, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, gas, headache, high blood pressure, indigestion, injury, muscle pain, nasal and sinus inflammation, nausea, pain, rash, respiratory infection, swelling due to water retention, urinary infection,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Sporanox side effects may include abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, allergic reaction, decreased sexual drive, dizziness, extreme sleepiness, feeling of general discomfort, gum inflammation, hives, increased appetite, inflamed stomach and intestines, itching, loss of appetite, reproductive disorders such as male impotence, sleepiness, sore throat, tremor,
and weakness. Rare Sporanox side effects may include blood abnormalities, congestive heart failure, constipation, depression, fluid in the lungs, hair loss, hepatitis, high triglyceride levels, liver failure, male breast development, male breast pain, menstrual disorders, nerve disorders, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, skin peeling,
and sleeplessness. Additional Sporanox side effects that may be seen with the oral solution
are back pain, blood in the urine, breathing difficulty, chest pain, cough, dehydration, difficulty swallowing, hemorrhoids, hot flushes, impaired speech, inflamed mouth, insomnia, pneumonia, shivering, sweating, vision problems,
and weight loss. |
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| How is Sporanox taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Sporanox provided by your doctor. To make sure the capsules are properly absorbed, you should take them after a full
meal. The oral solution should be taken without food. A cola drink can help some people absorb the capsules better. Continue taking Sporanox until all the medication is
gone. Do not take antacids within 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking
Sporanox. Swish the oral solution, 10 milliliters at a time, in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing it. Mouth and throat candidiasis should clear up in several days. The oral solution and capsules cannot be used interchangeably.
If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Sporanox with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Sporanox. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sporanox with
acid-blocking drugs, alprazolam, atorvastatin, blood-thinning drugs,
buspirone, busulfan, calcium channel blockers, carbamazepine,
clarithromycin, cyclosporine, diazepam, dofetilide, digoxin, docetaxel,
erythromycin, indinavir, isoniazid, lovastatin, methylprednisolone,
midazolam, nevirapine, oral diabetes medications, phenobarbital, phenytoin,
pimozide, quinidine, rifabutin, rifampin, ritonavir, saquinavir,
simvastatin, sirolimus, tacrolimus, triazolam, trimetrexate, or
vinblastine. |
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| How should I store Sporanox?
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Store Sporanox at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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