Posaconazole
Information about Posaconazole
Posaconazole Uses
Posaconazole is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
How Posaconazole works
Posaconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Common side effects of Posaconazole
Headache, Rash, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Dizziness, Electrolyte imbalance, Fatigue, Fever, Decreased potassium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Sleepiness, Taste change, Weakness, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), High blood pressure, Anorectal discomfort, Increased glucose level in blood, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Nausea, Diarrhea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin), Vomiting, Cough, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Indigestion, Nosebleeds, Rigors, Swelling of legs, Breathlessness
Available Medicine for Posaconazole
NoxafilMSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹12960 to ₹205002 variant(s)
PicasaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹5000 to ₹216813 variant(s)
PosaforceMankind Pharma Ltd
₹60001 variant(s)
PosalupLupin Ltd
₹88201 variant(s)
Pocaaz-OZydus Cadila
₹199991 variant(s)
Mycos-PLincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹209901 variant(s)
PoscosafeSafecon Lifesciences
₹9200 to ₹235002 variant(s)
CritposaCipla Ltd
₹79931 variant(s)
PosatralMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹5581 to ₹58952 variant(s)
PoshopeAbbott L
₹6000 to ₹209882 variant(s)
Expert advice for Posaconazole
- Your doctor has prescribed Posaconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.