Itraconazole (Sporanox®) in superficial and systemic fungal infections
Author: Caputo, R
Source: Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy, Volume 1, Number 4, December 2003 , pp. 531-542(12)
Publisher: Expert Reviews
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Abstract:
Itraconazole (Sporanox®) is a triazole antifungal agent with a broad activity spectrum and favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profiles. Numerous clinical trials have established the efficacy and safety of itraconazole in the treatment of superficial fungal infections. In this field, full exploitation of its pharmacokinetics in keratinized tissues has led to the development of intermittent (pulse) treatment regimens that allow similar efficacy with lower overall drug exposure as well as a reduction in treatment costs. The additional anti-inflammatory action of itraconazole also makes it suitable for application in difficult-to-treat inflammatory skin disorders, such as seborrheic dermatitis. Recently, a new oral liquid formulation and an intravenous formulation have been developed, extending the therapeutic application of itraconazole to systemic fungal infections. Due to its broad activity spectrum and excellent tolerability, itraconazole is a valuable addition to the antifungal armamentarium used for prophylactic and empiric treatment in immunocompromised hosts.Keywords: empiric therapy; mycoses; prophylaxis; pulse therapy
Document Type: Drug Evaluation
DOI: 10.1586/14787210.1.4.531
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