Noxafil (Posaconazole Oral Suspension) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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Noxafil Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using posaconazole (Noxafil)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to posaconazole, or if you are using any of the following drugs:

halofantrine (Halfan);
pimozide (Orap);
quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute); or
sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf);
ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray), ergonovine (Ergotrate), or methylergonovine (Methergine);

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take posaconazole:

a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome";
a history of allergy to antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), or voriconazole (Vfend);
liver disease; or
a heart rhythm disorder.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether posaconazole is harmful to an unborn baby. Before you take this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether posaconazole passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 13 years old.

How should I take posaconazole (Noxafil)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Posaconazole works best if you take it within 20 minutes after a full meal or a nutritional supplement (such as Ensure).

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea. Posaconazole may not work as well while during this time.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Posaconazole will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Store posaconazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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