General Information on Noxafil
Noxafil is an antifungal oral suspension drug with the generic name posaconazole. This drug fights infections by killing the fungi that cause these infections.
You can buy Noxafil for the treatment or prevention of fungal infections that occur in patients with weak immune systems, which happens as a result of stem cell transplantation or chemotherapy.
The oral suspension of Noxafil is white colored and cherry flavored. Each ml of the solution contains Noxafil 40mg, along with some inactive ingredients.
Side effects of Noxafil
Noxafil is known to cause severe side effects in rare cases. Some of these side effects include the following:
- Dangerously extreme hypertension, which would be characterized by blurred vision, severe headache, chest pain, buzzing in the ears, shortness of breath, anxiety and seizures
- Jaundice, clay colored stools, dark urine, loss of appetite, itching, upper abdominal pain, nausea
- Swelling of the feet or ankles
- Uneven heart rate, confusion, increased urination, extreme thirst, muscle weakness or limpness
- Tingling sensation or numbness in and around the mouth, muscle contraction and tightness, overactive reflexes
- Lightheadedness, fainting
- Rapid, pounding or slow heartbeat
- Flu symptoms like body aches, cough, chills and fever
- Unusual weakness, easy bleeding and bruising, pale skin
There are also some mild side effects associated with Noxafil, some of which are given below:
- Mild skin rashes
- Mild vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and constipation
- Muscle or joint pain
- Tired feeling, mild headache
You must not buy Noxafil if you have previously suffered from an allergy to posaconazole. The safety of Noxafil in pregnant or breastfeeding women has not yet been determined. In any of these two cases, the patient must not take Noxafil without confirming the safety of the drug with her doctor first.
Dosage of Noxafil
The dosage of Noxafil oral suspension and the duration of treatment would be determined by your doctor. You must follow your doctor’s exact prescription. Noxafil can be most effective if it is taken within 20 minutes after you complete a meal or take a nutritional supplement. Before you take Noxafil oral suspension, you must shake the bottle well.
You must measure the dosage of Noxafil in a special dose measurement cup or spoon. You can ask your pharmacist for one if you do not have it with you. Never use a regular spoon to measure the dosage of Noxafil.
You must inform your doctor if you suffer from diarrhea or vomiting while you are on Noxafil. The efficacy of this medication reduces when you are suffering from either of these conditions.
Interactions
Noxafil is known to interact with several medications, including those given below:
- Antidepressants
- Anti-malarial drugs
- Arsenic
- Cholesterol lowering medicines
- Cimetidine
- Cancer medicines
- Heart or hypertension drugs
- Psychiatric medicines
- Narcotic medicines
- HIV medication
- Antibiotics
