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Sporanox

Sporanox

1 7.9
A medicine you swallow that treats nail infections caused by fungus
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Sporanox
  • My doctor prescribed Sporanox for my nail fungus.

Examples

  • My doctor prescribed Sporanox to treat my persistent toenail infection.

  • Sporanox is often chosen when topical treatments fail to cure a fungal infection.

  • Some patients experience side effects when taking Sporanox for fungal nail disease.

  • Have you ever taken Sporanox for a fungal infection?

  • The most effective treatment is a prescription antifungal pill like Lamisil or Sporanox.

  • My doctor recommended Sporanox as the best option for treating my toenail fungus.

  • It is important to follow the dosage instructions when taking Sporanox for fungal infections.

Synonyms

itraconazole
vsSporanox
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A pill that treats fungal infections, especially in the nails

is the brand name form rather than the generic drug

Surface Forms

Sporanox singular
Sporanox plural

Etymology

Sporanox is a brand name that looks like it mixes spore, a tiny fungus 'seed', with the ending -nox. A helpful way to remember it is to think of it as a medicine that 'knocks out' fungal spores, which fits its use as an oral drug to treat nail fungus.