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Posaconazole is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Posaconazole depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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 have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Posaconazole, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Posaconazole safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Posaconazole may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Posaconazole should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
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?
Very few cases of side effects of Posaconazole on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Posaconazole on the Heart?
Side effects of Posaconazole rarely affect 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, there is no any evidence that Posaconazole is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Posaconazole. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Posaconazole only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Posaconazole in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Posaconazole
Taking Posaconazole with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Posaconazole
Consumption of alcohol and Posaconazole together may have severe effects on your health.
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