Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension

Discover how Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension, formulated by Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd with Posaconazole (40mg), can assist with Severe fungal infections. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 19850
Packing: 105.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Posaconazole (40mg)
Brand: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Uses: Severe fungal infections

Description

Posanex 40mg 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 Posanex 40mg 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.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension, which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension 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: Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension 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 Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Therapeutic class:	OTHERS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Azoles {Triazoles}

Uses of Posanex 40mg Oral Suspension

In Severe fungal infections Posanex 40mg 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.