Medications for Preventing Fungal Infection
People with acute myeloid leukemia can take some antifungal medications to reduce the risk of fungal infections. Common options include voriconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, micafungin, and posaconazole. Many doctors recommend taking these drugs even before an official diagnosis of an infection. This approach is also known as prophylaxis. It should be used as long as the number of white blood cells in the body is still low. However, keep in mind to be aware of possible side effects caused by these drugs. Some people cannot tolerate the medications and, thus, should look for proper alternatives. [8]
