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Side effect(s) of Posaconazole


Review the side-effects of Posaconazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common
- Gl disorders, specifically, nausea, vomiting, and increased levels of liver enzymes.

   Body as a Whole
- Fever, headache, rigors, fatigue, swelling in the legs, loss of appetite, dizziness, fluid retention, weakness.

   Heart
- High blood pressure and low blood pressure.

   Blood
- Anemia, decrease in white blood cells.

   Genitourinary
- Vaginal bleeding.

   Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion.

   Heart
- Fast heart rate.

   Infection
- Inflammation of pharynx, upper respiratory tract infection.

   Liver
- Bilirubinemia.

   Metabolic
- Increase or decrease in blood minerals.

   Musculoskeletal
- Muscle and joint pain, back pain.

   Blood
- Decrease in platelet counts.

   Central Nervous System
- Sleeplessness and anxiety.

   Respiratory
- Coughing, difficulty in breathing, nosebleed.

   Skin
- Rash and itching.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Posaconazole

Posaconazole is indicated for preventing and treating fungal infections like aspergillosis, oropharyngeal (mouth and throat) candidiasis. These infections are common in people with very low immunity.Recently there is increased usage of Posaconazole for black fungus or mucormycosis in COVID-19 positive cases.


Trade Names for Posaconazole

International :


Noxafil. National-Poscosafe, Picasa, Posanal
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