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Noxafil
NOXAFIL®
(Posaconazole) Oral Suspension 40 mg/mL
DRUG DESCRIPTION
NOXAFIL is a triazole antifungal agent available as a suspension for oral administration.
Posaconazole is designated chemically as 4-[4-[4-[4-[[ (3R,5R)-5- (2,4-difluorophenyl)tetrahydro-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1 -ylmethyl)-3-furanyl]methoxy]phenyl]-1 -piperazinyl]phenyl]-2-[ (1S,2S)-1 -ethyl-2- hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one with an empirical formula of C37H42F2N8O4 and a molecular weight of 700.8. The chemical structure is:
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Posaconazole is a white powder and is insoluble in water.
NOXAFIL Oral Suspension is a white, cherry-flavored immediate-release suspension containing 40 mg of posaconazole per mL and the following inactive ingredients: polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, citric acid monohydrate, glycerin, xanthan gum, liquid glucose, titanium dioxide, artificial cherry flavor, and purified water.
What are the possible side effects of posaconazole (Noxafil)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- fever, chills, cough, body aches, flu symptoms;
- slow, fast, or pounding heartbeats;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- numbness or tingly feeling around your mouth, muscle tightness or contraction, overactive reflexes;
- confusion, uneven heart rate,...
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What are the precautions when taking posaconazole oral suspension (Noxafil)?
Before taking posaconazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease (e.g., irregular heartbeat).
Posaconazole may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that require immediate medical attention. The risk of QT...
Last reviewed on RxList: 6/29/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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