Itraconazole Online Prescription

Itraconazole - Overview

Itraconazole, marketed under the name Sporanox, is a medication used to treat fungal infections such as toenail fungus, histoplasmosis and blastomycosis infections. It can be challenging getting an itraconazole prescription when necessary. Push Health can facilitate the process, connecting people who need an itraconazole prescription with licensed medical providers who can prescribe itraconazole medication, including generic itraconazole cream or itraconazole oral capsules, when appropriate to do so.

Itraconazole - Mechanism of Action

Itraconazole prescription medication is a medication that, like clotrimazole, belongs to a class of medications known as azole antifungals. Itraconazole's mechanism of action is thought to be related to blocking the synthesis of a compound called ergosterol that is important as a building block in the cells of fungi. This effect is likely related to interference with the cytochrome P450 pathway. Because of these effects, itraconazole medication and its metabolites can interact with a number of other medications and interfere with how they need to be dosed to reach a therapeutic concentration. Some resistance to the effects of itraconazole medication has been noted.

Itraconazole - Dosage and Cost

For many types of conditions, itraconazole medication is prescribed as itraconazole 200 mg once daily for multiple weeks, depending on the judgement of the medical provider. When taken as an oral capsule, itraconazole capsules usually reach peak plasma concentrations in under five hours and will build up with repeated dosing. With accumulation, the plasma half life of itraconazole medication can be as long as four days. Itraconazole itself is generally white but can be yellowish in color and does not dissolve in water. In the body, itraconazole medication undergoes metabolism in the liver and is excreted in both the feces and the urine. In the United States, itraconzole capsules are considered moderately expensive, costing up to $1.50 per itraconazole 100 mg capsule. Itraconazole coupons may be available online and some insurance plans will cover the costs associated with itraconazole prescription medication when buying itraconazole capsules at a pharmacy. Itraconazole prescription capsules are generally available as itraconazole 100 mg capsules and should be stored at 15° C to 25° C.

Can I Buy Itraconazole Online?

Itraconazole medication is a prescription medication in the United States. As such, one cannot just buy itraconazole online or get itraconazole OTC (over the counter) from a pharmacy. The first step to getting itraconazole is getting an itraconazole prescription. People who might need an itraconazole prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider online who can prescribe itraconazole medication, including generic itraconazole capsules and itraconazole cream, when appropriate to do so.

Itraconazole - Side Effects

Itraconazole prescription medication can cause side effects when used. Side effects that can result from itraconazole capsule use include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fatigue, rash, diarrhea and malaise. Itraconazole medication can interact with other medications and care should be taken when used at the same time as other drugs. People who have a known hypersensitivity or prior allergic reaction to itraconazole prescription medication should not use itraconazole cream or capsules. Itraconazole and alcohol should not be used concomitantly. Prior to using itraconazole prescription medication, it is important to discuss possible side effects and other concerns with one's medical provider and pharmacist.

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