Noxafil
Generic name:posaconazole (oral/injection) [ poe-sa-KONE-a-zole ]
Drug class:Azole antifungals
What is Noxafil?
Noxafil is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat or prevent fungal infections that can spread throughout your body. This medicine is sometimes used in people with weak immune systems caused by certain treatments such as chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation.
Noxafil injection or delayed-release tablets are used to treat infections in adults and children at least 13 years old.
To prevent infections, Noxafil is given in the following ways:
The injection is used in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Delayed-release tablets are used in adults and children 2 years and older who weigh more than 88 pounds (40 kg).
Noxafil PowderMix oral suspension is used people at least 13 years old.
The PowderMix is used in adults and children 2 years and older who weigh 88 pounds (40 kg) or less.
The oral suspension liquid form of Noxafil is also used to treat oral thrush (yeast infection of the mouth).
Warnings
You should not use Noxafil together with:atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, or an ergot medicine (dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, or methylergonovine).
Take Noxafil for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine. Posaconazole will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
The liquid and tablet forms of Noxafil are not equivalent and may not have the same dose or schedule.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Noxafil if you are allergic to posaconazole or similar antifungals such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or voriconazole.
Some drugs should not be used with Noxafil. Your treatment plan may change if you also use:
