Noxafil (Posaconazole)

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.

Ingredients

Hypromellose acetate succinate Cellulose, microcrystalline Hydroxypropylcellulose (E463) Silica dental type Croscarmellose sodium Magnesium stearate polyvinyl alcohol macrogol 3350 titanium dioxide (E171) talc iron oxide yellow (E172)

Cautions

You should not use Noxafil if you are allergic to posaconazole or similar antifungals such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or voriconazole. To make sure Noxafil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: heart problems; blood circulation problems; liver or kidney disease; or an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low blood levels of calcium, potassium, magnesium, or sodium).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Noxafil: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out); swelling in an arm or leg; shortness of breath; liver problems - nausea, vomiting, itching, feeling tired, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) diarrhea, nausea, vomiting; headache; fever; cough