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Posaconazole
INFORMATION ABOUT POSACONAZOLE
Posaconazole Uses
Posaconazole is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
How Posaconazole works
Posaconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Common side effects of Posaconazole
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Headache, Rash, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Dizziness, Electrolyte imbalance, Fatigue, Fever, Decreased potassium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Sleepiness, Taste change, Weakness, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), High blood pressure, Anorectal discomfort, Increased glucose level in blood, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Nausea, Diarrhea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin), Vomiting, Cough, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Indigestion, Nosebleeds, Rigors, Swelling of legs, Breathlessness
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12 May 2023 | 03:44 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Posaconazole
- Your doctor has prescribed Posaconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Posaconazole
Posaconazole belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used to treat serious infections caused by various types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida, in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Posaconazole is majorly prescribed to severely immunocompromised patients in cases of cancer or those undergoing blood transfusion or chemotherapy.
Posaconazole should be taken with food to get maximum benefit. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and continue taking it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
No. You should not stop taking Posaconazole without discussing it with your doctor even if you feel better. This is because if you stop taking it suddenly, it may worsen your symptoms and your infection may come back. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to continue taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bother you. If you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor may decrease your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
If you have missed a dose of Posaconazole, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Posaconazole is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Posaconazole too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Some of the common side effects of Posaconazole are cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. However, these are usually not bothersome and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if any of thes side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.