Posacad GR Tablet
Posacad GR Tablet
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- MRP: ₹ 8992
- Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
- Salt Combination: Posaconazole (100mg)
- Brand: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Uses: Severe fungal infections
Description
- Posacad GR Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals
- It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infections
- It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane
- Do not self-administer this medicine
- Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it
- To get the most benefit, Take Posacad GR Tablet 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.
- The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia
- These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction and signs 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
- This medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
Cautions
Liver: | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Posacad GR Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posacad GR Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | |
Kidney: | CAUTION: Posacad GR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posacad GR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posacad GR Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease. | |
Driving: | UNSAFE: Posacad GR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posacad GR Tablet, which may affect your ability to drive. | |
Breast feeding: | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Posacad GR Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | |
Pregnency: | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Posacad GR Tablet 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. | |
Alcohol: | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posacad GR Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | |
Drug Action: | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor | |
Therapeutic class: | OTHERS | |
Habit Forming: | No | |
Chemical Class: | Azoles {Triazoles} |
Uses
Uses of Posacad GR Tablet
- In Severe fungal infections Posacad GR Tablet 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
- It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider and should not be self-administered
- 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.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Posacad GR Tablet, consult your doctor.FAQs
Frequestly asked Questions
Side Effects
Common and Known Side effects of Posacad GR Tablet
- Increased calcium level in blood
- Urinary tract infection
- 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
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