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Afitra 400mg Tablet

by Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Itraconazole (400mg)

₹120₹120

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Afitra 400mg Tablet

Introduction to Afitra 400mg Tablet

Afitra 400mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with food. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop the treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, common cold, cough, blurred vision, and a problem with menstrual periods. You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction like severe skin rash, tingling, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. 

Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have ever had heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. This medicine may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.

Safety Advice for Afitra 400mg Tablet

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Afitra 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Afitra 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Afitra 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Afitra 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Afitra 400mg Tablet can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.

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There is limited information available on the use of Afitra 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Afitra 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

How Afitra 400mg Tablet works

Afitra 400mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.

How To Use Afitra 400mg Tablet

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Afitra 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Afitra 400mg Tablet

  • Afitra 400mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms caused by the infection and speed up the healing process. You should keep taking the medicine until you complete the dose even if you get better. This will prevent the infection from returning.

Side Effects Of Afitra 400mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Common cold
  • Cough
  • Blurred vision
  • Menstrual disorder

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FAQ's on Afitra 400mg Tablet

Can I take antacid and Afitra together?

Afitra can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Afitra. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Afitra capsules with a drink of cola.

What is Afitra used for?

Afitra is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of feet, or infection in groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower resistance to disease. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by histoplasma, aspergillus and blastomyces.

What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Afitra?

Sometimes it happens that the fungi gets modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Afitra has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata and tropicalis). Afitra should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Afitra to avoid drug resistance.

For how long do I need to take Afitra?

The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Afitra for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.

My doctor prescribed Afitra to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is it so?

Your doctor did not prescribe Afitra to your friend because Afitra interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful for the patient.

Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?

Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Afitra may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine or abdominal pain while taking Afitra, you should tell your doctor immediately.

What should I do if I skip a dose of Afitra?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.

I have been on Alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Afitra now?

Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Afitra together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Afitra, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.

I am taking Afitra for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?

No, you should not stop taking Afitra without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesion to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.

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Afitra 400mg Tablet

by Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Itraconazole (400mg)

₹120₹120

0% off
Afitra 400mg Tablet

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