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Noxafil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Noxafil have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Noxafil. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Noxafil have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Noxafil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Noxafil's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Noxafil related warnings talks about Noxafil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Noxafil contraindications section.
Additionally, Noxafil may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Noxafil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Noxafil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Noxafil safe for pregnant women?
Noxafil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Noxafil again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Noxafil safe during breastfeeding?
Noxafil may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Noxafil on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Noxafil. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Noxafil on the Liver?
Noxafil has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Noxafil on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Noxafil on the heart have been reported.
Noxafil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Noxafil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Noxafil habit forming or addictive?
Noxafil is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Noxafil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Noxafil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Noxafil in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Noxafil
It is safe to take Noxafil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Noxafil
Consumption of alcohol and Noxafil together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Noxafil® (posaconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 795
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1037-1038