Noxafil Oral Suspension
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Product introduction
Noxafil Oral Suspension is an antifungal medicine used to prevent and treat severe fungal infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. It is commonly prescribed to prevent invasive infections caused by Aspergillus and Candida species and to treat fungal infections of the mouth and throat.
Noxafil Oral Suspension should be taken with food. Take it exactly in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you start to feel better. While taking this medicine, follow good hygiene practices and avoid contact with people who have infections, especially if your immune system is weak.
The most common side effects of Noxafil Oral Suspension include diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia (low potassium level). These are not usually serious, but let your doctor know if any of these side effects persist or worsen. They may be able to guide you on how to manage or prevent the side effects.
Talk to your doctor before taking Noxafil Oral Suspension if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver and potassium levels by testing your blood. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine without consulting their doctors.
Uses of Noxafil Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Noxafil Oral Suspension
In Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Noxafil Oral Suspension is an antifungal medicine used to treat serious fungal infections. It is especially beneficial for patients who are severely immunocompromised, such as those with cancer or those undergoing chemotherapy or blood transfusions. This medicine is administered by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on your condition. It is important to complete the full course of treatment, even if you start feeling better, to ensure the infection is fully cleared and does not return.
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
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Cough
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
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 that works by inhibiting the enzyme essential for the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes. It disrupts the production of ergosterol, damaging the fungal cell membrane, leading to cell death. This action makes it effective in preventing and treating invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in immunocompromised patients, as well as treating oropharyngeal candidiasis, including cases resistant to other azoles like itraconazole or fluconazole.
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
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take Noxafil Oral Suspension with food to enhance the absorption, 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 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
Do not consume Lovastatin with Posaconazole. If Posaconazole is essential, your doctor may temporarily stop Lovastatin. Posaconazole may raise blood levels of Lovastatin.
Concurren
Do not consume Simvastatin with Posaconazole. If Posaconazole is essential, your doctor may temporarily stop Simvastatin. Posaconazole may raise blood levels of Simvastatin.
Concur
Do not consume Atorvastatin with Posaconazole. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle pains or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience the
Do not consume Pimozide with Posaconazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Posaconazole. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Ranolazine side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, consti
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%
Increased liv*
17%
Nausea
17%
*No Side Effect, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Increased liver enzymes
How do you take Noxafil Oral Suspension?
With or witho*
50%
With food
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Noxafil Oral Suspension on price
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50%
Not Expensive
39%
Average
11%
FAQs
What is Noxafil Oral Suspension, and what is it used for?
Noxafil Oral Suspension belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal agents. It is used to treat serious fungal infections caused by organisms such as Aspergillus and Candida, particularly in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Noxafil Oral Suspension is mainly prescribed to severely immunocompromised individuals, such as those with cancer or those undergoing chemotherapy or blood transfusions.
How is Noxafil Oral Suspension taken?
Take Noxafil Oral Suspension in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. The dose depends on the condition being treated and will be determined by your doctor. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to gain the maximum benefit from Noxafil Oral Suspension. Do not skip any doses and make sure to complete the full course of treatment.
Is Noxafil Oral Suspension effective?
Noxafil Oral Suspension is effective when used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms improve. Stopping the medication too early may cause the infection to return or worsen.
What are the side effects of Noxafil Oral Suspension?
Some common side effects of Noxafil Oral Suspension include cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are generally mild and tend to resolve on their own. However, consult your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or cause concern.
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