When a testicular fungal infection is treated with oral itraconazole, the course of treatment is 15 days.
Itraconazole is an antifungal medication that is mainly effective against skin ringworm, molds, and yeast infections. As an oral drug, itraconazole is safe, but it is not recommended for long-term use, as long-term use can lead to decreased bone density and impairment of liver and kidney function, as well as hypokalemia, edema, hepatitis and hair loss.
It should be noted that it is contraindicated for those who are allergic to the components of the drug, except in life-threatening cases, pregnant women are contraindicated, and women of childbearing age should be contraceptive when using the drug until the next menstrual cycle after stopping the drug. It is forbidden to combine the drug with lovastatin, simvastatin, triazolam, oral midazolam, ergot alkaloids, nisoldipine.
Taking itraconazole for testicular fungal infections needs to be taken under the supervision of a doctor, avoiding the use of private medication to avoid adverse effects.