Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.

Expert advice for I-Tyza Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed I-tyza to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take it with any heartburn medications - especially proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers. Requires an acidic pH for absorption. Hence, take it with a full meal for best results. Notify your doctor if you have taken steroids recently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is I-tyza used for?
I-tyza is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth, eyes, nails, vagina and other internal organs.

Q. Is I-tyza an antibiotic?
I-tyza is an anti-fungal antibiotic. It is useful in treating infections caused by fungi, but not by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Q. Is I-tyza safe?
Yes, I-tyza is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is I-tyza a steroid?
No, I-tyza is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of triazoles.

Q. Is I-tyza stronger than fluconazole?
I-tyza is effective against a much wider range of fungal infections as compared to fluconazole. However, both drugs are equally effective and safe if used for same infections.

Q. Can I take I-tyza with paracetamol?
There are no known drug interactions between I-tyza and paracetamol if taken together. However, interaction can occur. Consult your doctor about all medications that you are currently taking before starting I-tyza.

Q. Can I take I-tyza with amoxicillin or penicillin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between I-tyza when taken with amoxicillin or penicillin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does I-tyza affect the action of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)?
There are no known interactions of I-tyza with oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor if you are asked to take I-tyza and you are already taking oral contraceptives.

Q. Does I-tyza treat ringworm (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, I-tyza is used to treat ringworm (known as dermatophytoses e.g. tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum).

Q. Does I-tyza cause an increase in blood pressure?
An increase in blood pressure has been seen with I-tyza in some studies. However, this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have a history of high blood pressure or you are experiencing high blood pressure after taking I-tyza.

Q. Does I-tyza cause erectile dysfunction?
Yes, I-tyza can rarely cause erectile dysfunction (erection problems). Please consult your doctor if you experience this problem.

Q. Does I-tyza cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as an adverse effect with I-tyza. However, if you experience unexpected weight gain with I-tyza, this could be an indication of an underlying heart problem. Consult your doctor immediately as I-tyza can make your heart problem worse.

Q. Is I-tyza a sulfa drug?
No, I-tyza is not a sulfa drug. It is an azole derivative antifungal medicine.

Q. Does I-tyza cause drowsiness (feeling sleepy)?
Drowsiness (feeling sleepy) has not been reported as a side effect of I-tyza. However, in case you feel very sleepy while taking I-tyza, you must consult your doctor. Dizziness (feeling of fainting) has been reported as a side effect with I-tyza

Q. Does I-tyza cause hair loss?
Hair loss (alopecia) is reported as a side effect of I-tyza in the postmarketing studies. Please consult your doctor in case you experience hair loss while taking I-tyza.

Q. Does I-tyza kill candida?
Yes, I-tyza has been shown to be active against candida and is indicated for the treatment of the infections caused by candida. It is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidasis.

Q. Does I-tyza work for nail fungus (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, I-tyza does work for the nail fungus known as dermatophytoses (tinea unguium). Consult your doctor before starting I-tyza for any infection and you must take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop the medicine until told by your doctor.

Q. Does I-tyza have penicillin in it?
No, I-tyza does not have penicillin in it.

Q. Does I-tyza make you tired?
I-tyza does not make you tired. In case you feel very tired while taking I-tyza, please talk to your doctor immediately as it may be due to an underlying liver problem or a heart condition with fluids in your lungs.

Q. Can I take I-tyza with aspirin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between I-tyza when taken with aspirin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.