Sporanox

Blastomycosis, Paracoccidioidomycosis, Chromoblastomycosis + 15 more

Treatment

8 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Sporanox

What is Sporanox

Itraconazole

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Itraconazole is an antifungal medication that stops the growth of fungi by preventing the production of a necessary component called ergosterol. This drug is used to treat infections like histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, cryptococcal meningitis, and aspergillosis.

Sporanox

is the brand name

Sporanox Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Sporanox

Itraconazole

1992

35

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Itraconazole, otherwise known as Sporanox, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses which include Fungal skin infection and Sporotrichosis .

Fungal skin infection

Sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis

Cellulitis

Esophageal Candidiasis

Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

Chromoblastomycosis

Paracoccidioidomycosis

Effectiveness

How Sporanox Affects Patients

Itraconazole is a medication used to treat fungal infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain types of fungus by blocking the enzymes that create the cell walls. Itraconazole has been shown to be effective against Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida spp. in both normal and immunocompromised animals. It has also been used to treat systemic and intracranial fungal infections due to Cryptococcus neoformans and systemic infections due to Candida albicans.

How Sporanox works in the body

Itraconazole works by targeting an enzyme that helps build the fungal cell membrane. By blocking this enzyme, itraconazole causes the cell membrane to become leaky, allowing its contents to escape. Itraconazole has other effects as well, such as blocking respiration, preventing fungi from changing their shape, and interfering with the production of fats and lipids.

When to interrupt dosage

The endorsed dose of Sporanox is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, including Onychomycosis, prophylaxis of Penicilliosis and Coccidioidal meningitis. The measure of dosage fluctuates, according to the administration technique delineated in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Blastomycosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Paracoccidioidomycosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Chromoblastomycosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Onychomycosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Sporotrichosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Histoplasmosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Cellulitis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Coccidioidomycosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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disseminated Other specified protozoal diseases

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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prophylaxis of Histoplasmosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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prophylaxis of Penicilliosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Aspergillosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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talaromycosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Coccidioides

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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HIV

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Esophageal Candidiasis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 65.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg

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Warnings

Sporanox has four contraindications and should not be amalgamated with the conditions specified in the following table.

Sporanox Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Congestive Heart Failure

Do Not Combine

Congestive heart failure

Do Not Combine

Cytochrome P450

Do Not Combine

suspected pregnancy

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Sporanox.

Common Sporanox Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

(R)-warfarin

Major

The metabolism of (R)-warfarin can be decreased when combined with Itraconazole.

(S)-Warfarin

Major

The metabolism of (S)-Warfarin can be decreased when combined with Itraconazole.

1,2-Benzodiazepine

Major

The metabolism of 1,2-Benzodiazepine can be decreased when combined with Itraconazole.

3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid

Major

The metabolism of 3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid can be decreased when combined with Itraconazole.

5-androstenedione

Major

The metabolism of 5-androstenedione can be decreased when combined with Itraconazole.

Sporanox Toxicity & Overdose Risk

No life-threatening reactions were seen in mice, rats, and dogs when itraconazole was administered orally at doses of 320mg/kg and 200mg/kg respectively.

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Sporanox Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Sporanox?

137 active clinical trials are being conducted to explore the potential of Sporanox in managing Chromomycosis, Dermatomycoses and Sporotrichosis.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

prophylaxis of Histoplasmosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Cellulitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Sporotrichosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Onychomycosis

0 Actively Recruiting

disseminated Other specified protozoal diseases

0 Actively Recruiting

Histoplasmosis

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

Chromoblastomycosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Paracoccidioidomycosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Coccidioidomycosis

0 Actively Recruiting

prophylaxis of Penicilliosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

Coccidioides

0 Actively Recruiting

Aspergillosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Esophageal Candidiasis

0 Actively Recruiting

talaromycosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV

151 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Blastomycosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Sporanox Reviews: What are patients saying about Sporanox?

5

Patient Review

10/28/2007

Sporanox for Infection caused by Blastomyces Dermatitidis Fungus

3.7

Patient Review

6/29/2009

Sporanox for Type of Infection caused by Histoplasmosis Fungus

I was diagnosed with histoplasmosis in my lungs in May 2007 after several trips to the hospital. Sporonox worked but the side effects got worse at first, with pain then nightmares. Now I experience fatigue, trouble sleeping and loss of interest.

3.7

Patient Review

10/27/2010

Sporanox for Infection caused by Coccidioides Fungus

I am taking this medication to combat a fungal infection in my lungs, and it seems to be working well so far. I have not experienced any of the listed side effects, which is great. The only downside is that it doesn't taste very good.

3.7

Patient Review

1/30/2014

Sporanox for Candidiasis Fungal Infection of the Oropharynx

Sporanox has been an effective treatment for me, though I have had to take it on and off for six years now. Every time I stop taking it, the sinus fungal symptoms come back. I am worried about potential liver and heart issues, but my doctors keep a check on me.

3.7

Patient Review

9/1/2009

Sporanox for Fungal Infection of Toenails

It's been quite a while since I first started this treatment, and the infection still hasn't cleared up. That said, it has significantly improved. I'm hopeful that with more time it will be gone entirely.

3.7

Patient Review

5/14/2009

Sporanox for Type of Infection caused by Histoplasmosis Fungus

This medication is effective, but very inconvenient to take. I have to time it around my other medications and can't have anything else to drink for an hour afterwards, which makes it difficult to work into my schedule.

3

Patient Review

10/30/2008

Sporanox for Infection caused by Coccidioides Fungus

The taste is really awful, but it works.

1.7

Patient Review

3/16/2014

Sporanox for Infection caused by the Fungus Scedosporium Apiospermum

I found this treatment to be more harmful than helpful.

1

Patient Review

11/30/2012

Sporanox for Fungal Infection of Fingernails - Onychomycosis

I was given this drug to treat a fingernail fungus contacted from a nail salon. I took the medicine before going to bed and was awakened a few hours later with severe itching. When I went into my bathroom and turned on the light, I could not believe the swelling and redness. I had red hives from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.
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Patient Q&A Section about sporanox

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Which is better Sporanox or Lamisil?

"The LION study showed that terbinafine was more effective than itraconazole in treating onychomycosis."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of the drug Sporanox?

", feeling anxious, nervous, or irritable

headache, increased blood pressure, rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, swelling, abnormal liver function or blood tests, fever, muscle or joint pain, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth, feeling anxious, nervous, or irritable"

Answered by AI

What is Sporanox used for?

"The Sporanox capsule is used to treat fungal infections in fingernails or toenails, while the Itraconazole tablet is only used to treat toenail fungal infections. This medicine kills the fungus or yeast and prevents its growth. You need a doctor's prescription to get this medicine."

Answered by AI

How long does it take Sporanox to work?

"It may take up to 6 months to grow a new fingernail, and up to 12 months to grow a new toenail. Therefore, you should not expect to see an improvement during your treatment, or for several months afterward. It is important to continue taking itraconazole even if you do not see any improvement."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Sporanox

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AI-DBT for Suicide Prevention in HIV/AIDS

18+
All Sexes
Newark, NJ

One in four older persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) report at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime, and the risk for death by suicide is 100 times higher in PLWHA than in the general population. Currently, there are no behavioral interventions that specifically address suicide prevention for older PLWHA, despite their unique biopsychosocial and structural risk factors. Through this work, investigators will adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention, for patients with PLWHA to be delivered by an AI-powered conversational Agent developed by our industry partner, Empower Health. Investigators will then pilot test the feasibility, usability, acceptability and preliminary efficacy to improve self-efficacy to manage negative emotions in n=50 older adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

New Jersey Community Research Initiative (+1 Sites)

Elissa Kozlov, PhD

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Prevention

18+
All Sexes
Washington D.C., United States

This project will explore the development of a personalized decision support tool to assist with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and persistence among patients identified in the emergency department (ED) and urgent care settings as PrEP eligible. First, the investigators will use a sequence of validated implementation science methodologies to develop and validate a decision support tool designed to optimize PrEP persistence by strengthening self-efficacy by addressing the multifaceted medical and social needs of the individual patient. The investigators will then test the preliminary effectiveness of this tool through a pilot stepped wedge implementation trial in two EDs and an urgent care in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC among 120 PrEP eligible patients to determine PrEP initiation, linkage to care, persistence, and adherence rates.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

George Washington University Emergency Department (+1 Sites)

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Behavioral vs Mindfulness Treatments for Insomnia in HIV

50 - 99
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a telephone-delivered Brief Behavioral Treatment Insomnia (BBTI) versus a Brief Mindfulness Treatment (BMT) on cognitive and sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed cognitive comes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What is the association between Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers and sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with HIV receiving BBTI vs BMT? Participants will: * Complete 4 weeks of telephone-delivered BBTI or BMT * Attend baseline, post-intervention, and 1-year post in-person visits for sleep and cognitive assessments * Have blood collected at all three time points

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (+1 Sites)

Dr. Shameka L Cody, PhD, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

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LAmB and Posaconazole for Histoplasmosis

18+
All Sexes
Minneapolis, MN

The purpose of the study is threefold: 1. Assess the safety and efficacy of a single high-dose intravenous (LAmB 10mg/kg) compared to the SOC daily dosing (3mg/kg) of the same medication for induction therapy in moderate to severe histoplasmosis. 2. Assess the safety and efficacy of oral posaconazole 300mg delayed-release tablets three times daily for two days then once daily for consolidation therapy compared to SOC oral itraconazole 200 mg capsules three times daily for three days then twice daily in moderate to severe histoplasmosis 3. Assess the safety and efficacy of 6 months of consolidation therapy compared to the SOC 12 months of consolidation therapy in persons with HIV on appropriate antiretroviral therapy.

Phase 3
Waitlist Available

University of Minnesota

Nathan Bahr, MD

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Treatment

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

This study is testing software designed to help healthcare providers choose the best HIV treatment combinations for their patients. HIV medicines, known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), can be complex to manage because the right regimen depends on many factors-such as drug resistance, other health conditions, and medication schedules. Many people with HIV are cared for by general clinicians who may not have access to HIV specialists, which can make treatment decisions more challenging. In this study, healthcare providers will use patient cases to compare standard HIV treatment resources with a new clinical decision support tool that gives evidence-based ART recommendations at the point of care. The investigators hypothesize that using the tool will help providers select treatment plans that better match clinical guidelines, make decisions faster, reduce mental effort, and increase overall satisfaction with the prescribing process.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Los Angeles General Medical Center

Hayoun Lee, PhD

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MGD020 + MGD014 for HIV

18 - 65
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This research study aims to find out how safe and well tolerated the experimental study drugs are when given to persons with HIV (PWH) taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study treatments are MGD014 and MGD020, which are two antibodies developed specifically for HIV, and Vorinostat, an oral medication to help expose HIV in cells to the antibodies. The study will measure the impact of study treatment on non-active HIV in cells, and how long MGD014 and MGD020 stay in the body after they are given. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. All participants receive MGD014 and MGD020, given sequentially as infusions through an IV for 4 doses. Participants in one group (group A) receive only MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in another group (group B) will stop taking their ART therapy for up to 8 weeks (a temporary treatment interruption (TTI)) while receiving MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in the third group (group C) receive Vorinostat in addition to MGD014 and MGD020. Total time of participation is about 8 months and involves 13 or 18 visits, depending on group assignment.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of North Carolina

Cynthia L. Gay, MD

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CHAMPION Intervention for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Adherence

18 - 40
Male
San Francisco, CA

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to pilot test new mobile health (mHealth) interventions to improve PrEP adherence among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) with mild to moderate methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The CHAMPION intervention combines two mHealth tools-PrEPAPP and CBT4CBT-to address both HIV prevention and MUD treatment needs in this population. The study's specific aims are: * To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the CHAMPION intervention based on treatment retention and engagement rates. * To examine the preliminary efficacy the CHAMPION intervention to improve PrEP adherence, as measured by dried blood spot (DBS) tests compared to the waitlist control group.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Center on Substance Use and Health

Glenn-Milo Santos, PhD, MPH

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