What is Posaconazole? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Posaconazole

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Delayed-release tablet: Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take this medicine with food.

• Oral liquid:Shake the oral liquid well before using. Use the dosing spoon in the package to measure the dose. Rinse the measuring spoon with water after use and before storage.Take this medicine with a full meal or within 20 minutes after a meal. If you cannot eat a full meal, take it with a liquid nutritional supplement or an acidic drink, such as ginger ale.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take your dose of medicine as soon as you remember. If it is less than 12 hours until your next dose, just skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

• Delayed-release tablet: Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take this medicine with food.

• Missed dose: Take your dose of medicine as soon as you remember. If it is less than 12 hours until your next dose, just skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Oral liquid:Shake the oral liquid well before using. Use the dosing spoon in the package to measure the dose. Rinse the measuring spoon with water after use and before storage.Take this medicine with a full meal or within 20 minutes after a meal. If you cannot eat a full meal, take it with a liquid nutritional supplement or an acidic drink, such as ginger ale.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Posaconazole

Posaconazole contraindications - Who shouldn't take Posaconazole?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to posaconazole or similar medicines.

Posaconazole warnings

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine can cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problemsLiver problems

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or heart rhythm problems (such as QT prolongation).

Posaconazole interactions & what to avoid when taking Posaconazole

• Do not use this medicine together with atorvastatin, lovastatin, pimozide, quinidine, simvastatin, sirolimus, or an ergot medicine.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how posaconazole works. Tell your doctor if you are using cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin, esomeprazole, glipizide, metoclopramide, phenytoin, rifabutin, tacrolimus, vinblastine, vincristine, medicine for HIV/AIDS (such as atazanavir, efavirenz, fosamprenavir, ritonavir), a sedative medicine (such as alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam), or blood pressure medicine (such as diltiazem, felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil).