Posaconazole
Indications
- Invasive aspergillosis
- Invasive aspergillosis either refractory to, or in patients intolerant of, itraconazole or amphotericin B, Fusariosis either refractory to, or in patients intolerant of, amphotericin B, Chromoblastomycosis and mycetoma either refractory to, or in patients intolerant of, itraconazole, Coccidioidomycosis either refractory to, or in patients intolerant of, amphotericin B, itraconazole, or fluconazole
- Oropharyngeal candidiasis (severe infection or in immunocompromised patients only)
- Prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients at high risk and undergoing high-dose immunosuppressive therapy
Drug Interactions
68 drug interactions identified for Posaconazole. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Administration by intravenous infusion, particularly by peripheral catheter (increased risk of QTc interval prolongation); body-weight over 120 kg (risk of treatment failure possibly increased); body-...
Side Effects
Common or very common Appetite decreased; asthenia; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; electrolyte imbalance; fever; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; he...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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