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Itraconazole
A broad-spectrum triazole antifungal drug commonly used as a first-line oral treatment for systemic fungal infections in veterinary medicine.
Key Facts
- Highly effective against Histoplasma capsulatum and widely prescribed for both dogs and cats.
- Requires careful dosing and periodic monitoring due to potential gastrointestinal and hepatic side effects.
- Often administered continuously for several months to ensure complete eradication of the fungus.