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Brand names:
Noxafil®
Often used for:
Fungal infections
Posaconazole is an antifungal medication. This medicine is used to treat or prevent fungal infections including aspergillosis and candidiasis. Posaconazole may be used to prevent infection in patients with graft versus host disease (GVHD) or neutropenia.
Patients receiving posaconazole may have regular blood draws to check posaconazole levels in the blood and monitor liver and kidney function (when given by IV).
May be taken as a tablet by mouth
May be taken as a liquid by mouth
May be given as a liquid into a vein by IV
Not all patients who take posaconazole will experience these side effects. Common side effects are in bold, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
Be sure to discuss these and other recommendations with your doctor or pharmacist.