Fungal infections and what Sporanox can do about them
Fungal infections vary from the less serious ones to more serious ones that can even be life-threatening. The least serious infections usually affect the nails and that usually only have psychosocial implications, making the patient very conscious of the appearance of the nails, especially if the fingernails are affected. This type of fungal infection is called onychomycosis and it affects about 6% of population. However, there are other types of fungal infections that can be much more serious, such as aspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis, as well as candidiasis which is in fact the yeast infection that can get quite dangerous if not treated immediately. Many of these infections are caused by funguses that are inhaled pretty much by everyone. However, people whose immune system works properly will not experience any of the aforementioned conditions as the immune system is capable of dealing with these types of fungi. However, people with compromised immune system, such as patients with HIV and AIDS, as well as those suffering from leukemia or any other conditions that affect the immune system may not be able to deal with these fungi on their own and they need help from certain medications. Well, Sporanox is one such medication, an antifungal medication that is used for treating these conditions. Sporanox works in such a way that it attacks the membrane of the fungi, eventually killing them in the process. It is usually very efficient, although it cannot be used for treating fungal infections that have affected the central nervous system, such as meningitis for example.
Additional information about Sporanox treatment
Sporanox comes both as a tablet and as an oral suspension (liquid form), but before your doctor can safely prescribe you with Sporanox, they need to get acquainted with your medical history. This is particularly important in case you are allergic to Sporanox or to any other antifungal medications. Also, if you have ever suffered from congestive heart failure, you will most probably not be able to use Sporanox as it can have an effect on the heart, causing serious problems. If you have any other heart disease, circulation problems or a heart rhythm disorder, you will need to undergo some tests that will help your doctor decide if you should be taking Sporanox. The same is true in case you have any liver or kidney diseases, if you are suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis or if there is a history of Long QT syndrome in your family. Make sure that you are taking Sporanox in the form that your doctor has prescribed and that you are following closely the prescribed dosages and schedule of your treatment. Tablets are taken with food as this helps absorb the medication in the stomach. You can also include orange juice or cola drinks as the acid from those will also help with absorption. It would also be good to talk to your doctor about any possible interactions with other medications, as well as about any possible side effects that are very rare when you are taking Sporanox.
