Do not use Noxafil (posaconazole)
Do not use Noxafil if you are a person allergic to posaconazole or similar antifungal medicines such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or voriconazole.
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. Noxafil may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor right away. Ensure to use effective birth control methods during the time of treatment to lower the chance of pregnancy.
Do not breast feed while using Noxafil.
If you are under the age of 13 years old; you will need to find an alternate medication to use as this medication is not approved for those under 13 years old.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
Your doctor may decide to change your treatment plan if you use cyclosporine, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, cholesterol lowering medicines such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, or simvastatin or ergot medicine such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, or methylergonovine.
It is important to tell your doctor before taking Noxafil if you have liver or kidney disease or a personal or family case of long QT syndrome.
Risks
Posaconazole may cause a condition that affects the heart called long QT syndrome. If you notice signs of this condition; contact your doctor right away. Your risk for this condition may increase if you take other drugs that also raise this risk; tell your doctor about all other medications you use before using Noxafil.
Before having surgery, tell all of your healthcare professionals exactly what medications you are on. Including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products.
This medication may make you dizzy; consider avoiding hazardous activity until you clearly understand how this medication affects you.
This medication could affect your electrolyte levels and your liver. Watch for indications of these problems and contact your doctor right away if notice any signs. (see side effects).