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johnson and johnson itraconazole patient assistance program

by Alexanne Fritsch Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

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Important Note

The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

How To Use

Take this medication by mouth with food exactly as directed on your prescription label. The capsule and liquid forms of this drug are not interchangeable. Consult your pharmacist. This medication is usually taken once or twice a day. For best results, take each dose at evenly spaced intervals around the clock.

Side Effects

Stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other side effects reported include ringing in the ears, fever, sexual performance problems, depression, drowsiness, or trouble sleeping. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

Precautions

Before using this medication tell your doctor your medical history especially: liver disease (including abnormal liver function tests, or disease caused by other medicines), heart disease (e.g., arrhythmias or congestive heart failure), severe lung disease (e.g., COPD), kidney disease, any allergies.

Drug Interactions

If you are currently using repaglinide and gemfibrozil, you should not use itraconazole. If you are currently using these three medications in combination, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Serious reactions (very low blood sugar) could occur.

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Notes

In serious situations, therapy with this medication may be continued for at least 3 months to ensure the infection is gone. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function) may be performed to monitor your progress.

What is JJPAF in medicine?

JJPAF is an independent organization that reflects the long-standing commitment of the Johnson & Johnson operating companies to help patients access prescription medicines. Please visit the JJPAF website for more information regarding eligibility.

What is JJPAF?

The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is a nonprofit organization that assists U.S. patients without adequate financial resources and prescription coverage in obtaining free products donated by the operating companies of Johnson & Johnson. JJPAF is an independent organization that reflects the long-standing commitment of the Johnson & Johnson operating companies to help patients access prescription medicines. Please visit the JJPAF website for more information regarding eligibility.

What is Janssen committed to?

Janssen is committed to helping patients obtain appropriate access to our medicines. We partner with private and public payers and healthcare systems to support availability of our products and we offer and support a variety of programs and services to assist with access to and appropriate use of new treatment options.

What is PPA in healthcare?

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) helps qualifying U.S. patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free. PPA offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private programs, including nearly 200 offered by pharmaceutical companies.

How to report Janssen products?

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Janssen Products, LP at 1-800-JANSSEN (1-800-526-7 736).

What are the side effects of spranox?

The most common (≥ 4%) side effects for SPORANOX® capsules include: digestive system problems (such as nausea and vomiting), rash, headache, swelling. Other side effects include constipation, fever, inflammation of the pancreas, menstrual disorder, erectile dysfunction, dizziness, muscle pain, painful joints, unpleasant taste, or hair loss.

What to tell your pharmacist before taking spruanox?

Before you start taking SPORANOX ®, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Before you start any new medicine, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if it is safe to take it with SPORANOX ® .

Can you drive with spruanox?

SPORANOX ® can cause dizziness and vision problems. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how SPORANOX ® affects you.

Can you give other people spruanox?

Do not give SPORANOX ® to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about SPORANOX ® that is written for health professionals. Please see full Product Information, including Boxed WARNING, for SPORANOX® capsules.

Can you take spranox if you have heart failure?

Heart failure: Do not take SPORANOX ® if you have had heart failure, including congestive heart failure.

Is spruanox safe for children?

It is not known if SPORANOX ® is safe and effective in children.

Important Note

  • The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. ITRACONAZOLE - ORAL (eye-truh-CON-uh-zole) …
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How to Use

  • Take this medication by mouth with food exactly as directed on your prescription label. The capsule and liquid forms of this drug are not interchangeable. Consult your pharmacist. This medication is usually taken once or twice a day. For best results, take each dose at evenly spaced intervals around the clock. This will ensure a constant level of medication in your blood. Becaus…
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Side Effects

  • Stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other side effects reported include ringing in the ears, fever, sexual performance problems, depression, drowsiness, or trouble sleeping. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor imme...
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Precautions

  • Before using this medication tell your doctor your medical history especially: liver disease (including abnormal liver function tests, or disease caused by other medicines), heart disease (e.g., arrhythmias or congestive heart failure), severe lung disease (e.g., COPD), kidney disease, any allergies. Use caution engaging activities requiring alertness if this medication makes you di…
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Drug Interactions

  • If you are currently using repaglinide and gemfibrozil, you should not use itraconazole. If you are currently using these three medications in combination, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Serious reactions (very low blood sugar) could occur. Tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription medication you may use especially of: cyclosporine, digoxin, "blo…
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Notes

  • In serious situations, therapy with this medication may be continued for at least 3 months to ensure the infection is gone. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function) may be performed to monitor your progress.
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Missed Dose

  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
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Storage

  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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