Itraconazole

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 18, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Itraconazole

Common Brands:

Sporanox, Tolsura, Onmel

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Azole antifungal agent

Forms:

Oral capsule, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat infections caused by fungi in the lungs, such as blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and aspergillosis

To treat onychomycosis (a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails) caused by tinea unguium

To treat oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Itraconazole Drug Class

Itraconazole (it-rah-kon-ah-zole) is an azole antifungal medication.

Itraconazole Age Range

Itraconazole is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age. The use of itraconazole in a child must be determined by a doctor.