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Posaconazole

Posaconazole is a brand of Posaconazole.

Posaconazole is an azole antifungal indicated as follows: Posaconazole is indicated for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections.

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Posaconazole: quick answers

Used for
Posaconazole is an azole antifungal indicated as follows: Posaconazole is indicated for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (…
Usual adult dose
Adult Patients Indication Dosage Form, Dose, and Duration of Therapy Prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections Delayed-Release Tablets: Loading dose: 300 mg (three 100 mg delayed-release tablets) twice a day on the first day.
Children
For pediatric patients, see the Full Prescribing Information for dosing recommendations for posaconazole delayed-release tablets 2.1 Important Administration Instructions Non-substitutable Noxafil ® oral suspension is not substitutable with posaconazole delaye…
With food?
Administer posaconazole delayed-release tablets with or without food.
Prescription
Prescription medicine in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Sep 2024). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Posaconazole

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

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Posaconazole is an azole antifungal indicated as follows: Posaconazole is indicated for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy as follows: ( 1.2 ) o Posaconazole delayed-release tablets: adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older who weigh greater than 40 kg 1.2 Prophylaxis of Invasive Aspergillus and Candida Infections Posaconazole delayed-release tablets are indicated for …

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  • Noxafil ® oral suspension is not substitutable with posaconazole delayed-release tablets or Noxafil ® PowderMix for delayed-release oral suspension due to the differences in the dosing of each formulation
  • Therefore, follow the specific dosage recommendations for each of the formulations
  • Administer posaconazole delayed-release tablets with or without food
  • Table 1: Recommended Dosage in Adult Patients Indication Dosage Form, Dose, and Duration of Therapy Prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections Delayed-Release Tablets: Loading dose: 300 mg (three 100 mg delayed-release tablets) twice a day on the first day
  • Maintenance dose: 300 mg (three 100 mg delayed-release tablets) once a day, starting on the second day
  • Duration of therapy is based on recovery from neutropenia or immunosuppression
  • For pediatric patients, see the Full Prescribing Information for dosing recommendations for posaconazole delayed-release tablets Important Administration Instructions Non-substitutable Noxafil ® oral suspension is not substitutable with posaconazole delayed-release tablets or Noxafil ® PowderMix for delayed-release oral suspension due to the differences in the dosing of each formulation.Therefore, follow the specific dosage recommendations for each of the formulations [see Dosage and Administration ]
  • Posaconazole delayed-release tablets
  • Swallow tablets whole
  • Do not divide, crush, or chew
  • Administer with or without food [ see Dosage and Administration and Clinical Pharmacology ]. …
Strengths it comes in

Posaconazole delayed-release tablets are available as yellow colored, capsule shaped, textured, biconvex film-coated tablets debossed with 'MP 1' on one side and plain on other side containing 100 mg of posaconazole. Posaconazole delayed-release tablet : 100 mg ( 3 )

Children
  • The safety and effectiveness of posaconazole delayed-release tablets for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections have been established
  • In pediatric patients aged 2 and older who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as HSCT recipients with GVHD or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy. …
Older adults

No overall differences in the safety of posaconazole delayed-release tablets were observed between geriatric patients and younger adult patients in the clinical trials; therefore, no dosage adjustment is recommended for any formulation of posaconazole in geriatric patients. …

While you are taking it
  • Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use)
  • Important Administration Instructions Advise patients that posaconazole delayed-release tablets must be swallowed whole and not divided, crushed, or chewed
  • Instruct patients that if they miss a dose, they should take it as soon as they remember
  • If they do not remember until it is within 12 hours of the next dose, they should be instructed to skip the missed dose and go back to the regular schedule
  • Patients should not double their next dose or take more than the prescribed dose. …
Talk to a doctor first if
  • Known hypersensitivity to posaconazole or other azole antifungal agents
  • Coadministration of posaconazole with the following drugs is contraindicated; posaconazole increases concentrations and toxicities of: Sirolimus CYP3A4 substrates (pimozide, quinidine): can result in QTc interval prolongation and cases of torsades de pointes (TdP) HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors Primarily Metabolized through CYP3A4 Ergot alkaloids Vene …
Medicines it may not mix with

Posaconazole is primarily metabolized via UDP glucuronosyltransferase and is a substrate of p-­glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux. Therefore, inhibitors or inducers of these clearance pathways may affect posaconazole plasma concentrations. Coadministration of drugs that can decrease the plasma concentrations of posaconazole should generally be avoided unless the benefit outweighs the risk. If such drugs are necessary, patients should be monitored closely for breakthrough fungal infections. Posaconazole is also a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4. Therefore, plasma concentrations of drugs predominantly metabolized by CYP3A4 may be increased by posaconazole [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. …

Warnings

Calcineurin-Inhibitor Toxicity : Posaconazole increases concentrations of cyclosporine or tacrolimus; reduce dose of cyclosporine and tacrolimus and monitor concentrations frequently. ( 5.1 ) Arrhythmias and QTc Prolongation : Posaconazole has been shown to prolong the QTc interval and cause cases of TdP. Administer with caution to patients with potentially proarrhythmic conditions. Do not administer with drugs known to prolong QTc interval and metabolized through CYP3A4. ( 5.2 ) Electrolyte Disturbances : Monitor and correct, especially those involving potassium (K + ), magnesium (Mg ++ ), and calcium (Ca ++ ), before and during posaconazole therapy. …

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The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in detail in another section of the labeling: Hypersensitivity [ see Contraindications (4.1) ] Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hepatic Toxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Adult Patients: Common adverse reactions in studies with posaconazole in adults are diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-855-668-2369 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . …

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal data, posaconazole may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Available data for use of posaconazole in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. …

If you take too much

There is no experience with overdosage of posaconazole delayed-release tablets. During the clinical trials, some patients received Noxafil ® oral suspension up to 1600 mg/day with no adverse reactions noted that were different from the lower doses. In addition, accidental overdose was noted in one patient who took 1200 mg twice daily Noxafil ® oral suspension for 3 days. No related adverse reactions were noted by the investigator. Posaconazole is not removed by hemodialysis.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2024-09-25.

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Same medicine, other brands

Products with Posaconazole as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

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Questions about Posaconazole

What is in Posaconazole?

Posaconazole contains Posaconazole. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.

What is Posaconazole used for?

Posaconazole is an azole antifungal indicated as follows: Posaconazole is indicated for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged neutropenia (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Posaconazole?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Noxafil ® oral suspension is not substitutable with posaconazole delayed-release tablets or Noxafil ® PowderMix for delayed-release oral suspension due to the differences in the dosing of each formulation. Therefore, follow the specific dosage recommendations for each of the formulations. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 ) Administer posaconazole delayed-release tablets with or without food. …

What if I miss a dose of Posaconazole?

Instruct patients that if they miss a dose, they should take it as soon as they remember.

Should I take Posaconazole with food?

Administer posaconazole delayed-release tablets with or without food.

Do I need a prescription for Posaconazole?

Usually yes. Posaconazole is a prescription medicine in most countries. Rules differ by country.

What brands contain Posaconazole?

Posaconazole is sold under names such as Posatex, Mometamax Single, Noxafil. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Posaconazole?

The official label lists: The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in detail in another section of the labeling: Hypersensitivity [ see Contraindications (4.1) ] Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hepatic Toxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Adult Patients: Common adverse reactions in studies with posaconazole in adults… Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Can children take Posaconazole?

The safety and effectiveness of posaconazole delayed-release tablets for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections have been established in pediatric patients aged 2 and older who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as HSCT recipients with GVHD or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged ne… Always use the dose for the child's age or weight on the pack or prescription.

Can I take Posaconazole when pregnant or breastfeeding?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal data, posaconazole may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Available data for use of posaconazole in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. … Ask your doctor or midwife first.

What medicines interact with Posaconazole?

Posaconazole is primarily metabolized via UDP glucuronosyltransferase and is a substrate of p-­glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux. Therefore, inhibitors or inducers of these clearance pathways may affect posaconazole plasma concentrations. Coadministration of drugs that can decrease the plasma concentrations of posaconazole should generally be avoided unless the benefit outweighs the r… Use the free interaction checker before combining medicines.

What happens if I take too much Posaconazole?

There is no experience with overdosage of posaconazole delayed-release tablets. During the clinical trials, some patients received Noxafil ® oral suspension up to 1600 mg/day with no adverse reactions noted that were different from the lower doses. In addition, accidental overdose was noted in one p… Get medical help right away.

How can I check that my Posaconazole is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.