Active substance: Posaconazole, a triazole antifungal.
Mechanism: Blocks ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting lanosterol 14-α-demethylase (CYP450 enzyme).
Effect: Leads to ergosterol depletion and accumulation of toxic sterol precursors, weakening fungal cell membranes → cell death.
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Osapiderm is indicated for patients aged 13 years and above in the treatment of:
👉 Refractoriness is defined as infection progression or no improvement after ≥7 days of effective antifungal therapy.
👉 Use only under the supervision of a registered physician.
Store below 25°C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Form: Tablet
Administration: Swallow whole with water, with or without food. Do not crush or chew.
Loading Dose (Day 1): 300 mg (3 tablets) twice daily.
Maintenance Dose (Day 2 onwards): 300 mg (3 tablets) once daily.
Duration: Based on disease severity, immunosuppression recovery, and clinical response.
Pediatrics (<13 years): Not recommended (safety not established).
Geriatrics: No dose adjustment required.
Hepatic Impairment: Use with caution; monitor liver function.
Renal Impairment:
Mild–moderate: No adjustment.
Severe: Monitor closely for fungal breakthrough.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
Systemic: Fever, headache, cough
Laboratory: Hypokalemia
CYP3A4 Inhibition: May increase plasma levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 (e.g., Midazolam, Alprazolam, Triazolam).
Avoid co-administration with:
Rifamycins (Rifampicin, Rifabutin)
Anticonvulsants (Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Primidone)
Efavirenz
Contraindicated with ergot alkaloids, certain QT-prolonging drugs (Cisapride, Pimozide, Quinidine, Terfenadine, Astemizole, Halofantrine), and statins (Simvastatin, Lovastatin, Atorvastatin).
Hypersensitivity to Posaconazole or other azoles.
Concomitant use with drugs that can cause serious QT prolongation or rhabdomyolysis (see above).
Pregnancy: Not recommended unless benefits outweigh risks.
Lactation: Discontinue breastfeeding during therapy.
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