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Noxafil Oral Suspension
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Noxafil Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infection. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Noxafil Oral Suspension should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. They should be swallowed whole and taken with food. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for. Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, diarrhea, feeling sick (nausea), and low potassium level. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction and sign of liver problems such as yellowing of eyes, dark urine, and stomach problems. Get emergency help if this happens.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver, and potassium level by testing your blood. The drugs may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
Noxafil Oral Suspension should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. They should be swallowed whole and taken with food. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for. Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, diarrhea, feeling sick (nausea), and low potassium level. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction and sign of liver problems such as yellowing of eyes, dark urine, and stomach problems. Get emergency help if this happens.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver, and potassium level by testing your blood. The drugs may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
Uses of Noxafil Oral Suspension
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Noxafil Oral Suspension
In Severe fungal infections
Noxafil Oral Suspension is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat severe infections in severely immunocompromised patients, cancer patients, and those undergoing blood transfusion.
The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Noxafil Oral Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Noxafil
- Headache
- Rash
- Decreased appetite
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Dizziness
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Itching
- Sleepiness
- Taste change
- Weakness
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- High blood pressure
- Anorectal discomfort
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
- Vomiting
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Nosebleeds
- Rigors
- Swelling of legs
- Breathlessness
How to use Noxafil Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Noxafil Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Noxafil Oral Suspension works
Noxafil Oral Suspension is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Noxafil Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Noxafil Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Noxafil Oral Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Noxafil Oral Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Noxafil Oral Suspension, which may affect your ability to drive.
As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Noxafil Oral Suspension, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Noxafil Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Noxafil Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Noxafil Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Noxafil Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Noxafil Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Noxafil Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Noxafil Oral Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Noxafil Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Noxafil Oral Suspension to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Noxafil Oral Suspension.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azoles {Triazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Interaction with drugs
Taking Noxafil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Efzu, Alfuzee, Alfuflo
Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
Brand(s): Arifril, Biozol, Elrip
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Antep
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Noxafil Oral Suspension
Thrice A Day
50%
Twice A Day
22%
Four Times A *
17%
Once A Day
11%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Noxafil Oral Suspension for?
Severe fungal*
80%
Others
20%
*Severe fungal infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
46%
Poor
42%
Average
12%
What were the side-effects while using Noxafil Oral Suspension?
No Side Effec*
50%
Insomnia (dif*
17%
Nausea
17%
Increased liv*
17%
*No Side Effect, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Increased liver enzymes
How do you take Noxafil Oral Suspension?
With food
50%
With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Noxafil Oral Suspension on price
Expensive
50%
Not Expensive
39%
Average
11%
FAQs
Q. What is Noxafil Oral Suspension and what is it used for?
Noxafil Oral Suspension belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used to treat serious infections caused by various types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida, in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Noxafil Oral Suspension is majorly prescribed to severely immunocompromised patients in cases of cancer or those undergoing blood transfusion or chemotherapy.
Q. How to take Noxafil Oral Suspension?
Noxafil Oral Suspension should be taken with food to get maximum benefit. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and continue taking it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Q. I feel better now. Can I stop taking Noxafil Oral Suspension?
No. You should not stop taking Noxafil Oral Suspension without discussing it with your doctor even if you feel better. This is because if you stop taking it suddenly, it may worsen your symptoms and your infection may come back. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to continue taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bother you. If you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor may decrease your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Noxafil Oral Suspension?
If you have missed a dose of Noxafil Oral Suspension, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Noxafil Oral Suspension effective?
Noxafil Oral Suspension is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Noxafil Oral Suspension too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What are the side effects of Noxafil Oral Suspension?
Some of the common side effects of Noxafil Oral Suspension are cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. However, these are usually not bothersome and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if any of thes side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.
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