What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

heart disease, including angina or heart failure

kidney disease or on dialysis

liver disease

lung disease

an unusual or allergic reaction to itraconazole, or other antifungal medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives

pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take after eating a full meal. If you have a condition called achlorhydria, are taking H2-receptor antagonists or other gastric acid suppressors, you should take this medicine with a cola beverage. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

alfuzosin

cisapride

ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine

nevirapine

nisoldipine

pimozide

red yeast rice

sirolimus

some medicines for anxiety or sleep like alprazolam, clorazepate, flurazepam, midazolam, triazolam

some medicines for cancer treatment

some medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin

some medicines for the heart like conivaptan, dofetilide, eplerenone, quinidine, ranolazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

alfentanil

antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS

budesonide

buspirone

cilostazol

cyclosporine

digoxin

disopyramide

eletriptan

erythromycin

fentanyl

fluticasone

halofantrine

medicines for blood pressure like amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine

medicines for stomach problems like cimetidine, famotidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole

medicines for tuberculosis like isoniazid, INH, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine

medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin

methylprednisolone

other medicines for fungal infections

phenytoin, fosphenytoin

some medicines for diabetes

tacrolimus

trimetrexate

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for check ups. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Some fungal infections can take many weeks or months of treatment to cure.
Avoid medicines for your stomach like antacids, anticholinergics and acid blockers for at least two hours after taking this medicine.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

breathing problems

changes in hearing

cough up mucus

dark urine

fast, irregular heartbeat

general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms

light-colored stools

loss of appetite

nausea, vomiting

pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet

redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

right upper belly pain

sudden weight gain

swelling in feet, ankles, or legs

unusually weak or tired

yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

diarrhea

dizziness

headache

stomach upset or bloating

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.