Posaconazole Benefits & Uses

Posaconazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Other Benefits

Posaconazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Day first given 300 mg twice daily, then 300 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Day first given 300 mg twice daily, then 300 mg once daily

Posaconazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Posaconazole is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Shortness of Breath
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Chills
Fatigue
Insomnia
Weight Loss
Infection
Dizziness
Joint aches
Back Pain
Headache
Rash

Posaconazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Posaconazole safe for pregnant women?

Posaconazole can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Posaconazole right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Posaconazole safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Posaconazole. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Posaconazole on the Kidneys?

Posaconazole can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Posaconazole on the Liver?

Posaconazole may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Posaconazole on the Heart?

Posaconazole is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Posaconazole with Other Drugs

Posaconazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Pimozide

Phenytoin

Midazolam

Moderate

Rifabutin

Ritonavir,Lopinavir

Posaconazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Posaconazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Posaconazole

Is this Posaconazole habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Posaconazole has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Posaconazole, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Posaconazole can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Posaconazole is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Posaconazole for mental disorders.

No

Posaconazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Posaconazole

You can take Posaconazole with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Posaconazole

Consumption of alcohol and Posaconazole together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Noxafil® (posaconazole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 795

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1037-1038

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