• Posacad Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension 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.

Uses of Posacad Oral Suspension

• In Severe fungal infections Posacad Oral Suspension 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.

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Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Posacad Oral Suspension

• 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