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Posaconazole is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Posaconazole is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Posaconazole safe for pregnant women?
Posaconazole may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Posaconazole again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Posaconazole safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Posaconazole. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
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.
What is the effect of Posaconazole on the Liver?
Posaconazole is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Posaconazole on the Heart?
Posaconazole has very mild side effects on the heart.
Posaconazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Posaconazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Posaconazole habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Posaconazole.
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.
Is it safe?
Posaconazole is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Posaconazole is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Posaconazole
Taking Posaconazole with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Posaconazole
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Posaconazole as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
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