Itraconazole Absorption

A is taking conventional itraconazole capsules for the treatment of pulmonary histoplasmosis infection Which administration method will itraconazole capsule absorption?

A. Take with food
B. Take without food
C. Acid suppression drugs

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Take with food 🍔

Explanation:Itraconazole capsule 💊 absorption ⬆️ when the stomach is ACIDIC. Acidity increases with:

-Eating 😋
-Taking with acidic drinks 🥤
-Avoiding acid suppression drugs like proton pump inhibitors

Absorption, and how to ⬆️ it, varies between itraconazole formulations!

For example itraconazole solution absorption is ⬇️ by taking with food 🍔

Remember WHICH itraconazole formulation and HOW it’s taken impacts how much drug is absorbed 💊