Itraconazole
Dosing in kidney impairment
Treatment of Onychomycosis: Fingernails only: The recommended dosing regimen is 2 treatment courses, each consisting of 200 mg (2 capsules) b.i.d. (400 mg/day) for 1 week. The courses are separated by a 3-week period without itraconazole capsules. Use in Patients with Renal Impairment: Limited data are available on the use of oral itraconazole in patients with renal impairment.
Preparation and administration
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Itraconazole capsules should be taken with a full meal to ensure maximal absorption. Itraconazole capsules must be swallowed whole. Itraconazole capsules are a different preparation than itraconazole oral solution and should not be used interchangeably. Treatment of Blastomycosis and Histoplasmosis: The recommended dose is 200 mg once daily (2 capsules).
An inadequate period of treatment may lead to recurrence of active infection. Itraconazole capsules and itraconazole oral solution should not be used interchangeably. Only the oral solution has been demonstrated effective for oral and/or esophageal candidiasis. Treatment of Onychomycosis: Toenails with or without fingernail involvement: The recommended dose is 200 mg (2 capsules) once daily for 12 consecutive weeks.