Posahit 300mg Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Posahit 300mg Injection, a Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd product containing the salt combination Posaconazole (300mg). Key uses of this medication include Severe fungal infections. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

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Salt Combination: Posaconazole (300mg)
Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses: Severe fungal infections

Description

Posahit 300mg Injection 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 Posahit 300mg Injection 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: Posahit 300mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posahit 300mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Posahit 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posahit 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posahit 300mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Posahit 300mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posahit 300mg Injection, which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Posahit 300mg Injection 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: Posahit 300mg Injection 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 Posahit 300mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Therapeutic class:	OTHERS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Azoles {Triazoles}

Uses of Posahit 300mg Injection

In Severe fungal infections Posahit 300mg Injection 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.