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Medicines itraconazoleQuestion & answer

itraconazole · Medicine question

Why can itraconazole be a problem in heart failure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It can reduce the force of heart contraction and has been associated with new or worsening congestive heart failure and pulmonary oedema.

Sources for this answer

Itraconazole 10 mg/ml Concentrate and Solvent for Solution for Infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
Itraconazole 10mg/ml Sugar Free Oral Solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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