Posaconazole injection
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Posaconazole injection
What is this medicine?
POSACONAZOLE (POE sa KON a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to prevent certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
dark urine
diarrhea and/or vomiting
fever
irregular heartbeat, chest pain
pale stools
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
swelling in feet, ankles, legs
tingling hands, feet
unusual bruising or bleeding
unusually weak or tired
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
dizziness
headache
loss of appetite
nausea
stomach upset, bloating
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
certain medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, lomitapide
certain medicines for irregular heart beat like dronedarone, quinidine
cisapride
ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
ibrutinib
lapatinib
naloxegol
other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
pimozide
sirolimus
thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
certain medicines for anxiety or sleep like alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam
certain medicines for blood pressure like diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine, verapamil
certain medicines for cancer like vinblastine, vincristine
certain medicines for diabetes like glipizide
certain medicines for seizures like phenytoin
digoxin
dofetilide
medicines that lower your chance of fighting infection like cyclosporine, tacrolimus
metoclopramide
other medicines for fungal infections
rifabutin
ziprasidone
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
This drug is usually given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
In rare cases, this medicine may be given at home. If you are using this medicine at home, you will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart disease
history of irregular heartbeat
history of low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood
kidney disease
liver disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to posaconazole, antifungals, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
Updated:  
November 22, 2020