• Posid 100mg Injection is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles
• It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women
• It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
• Posid 100mg Injection should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit
• It should be taken as your doctor's advice
• The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for
• Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms
• Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water
• You should Take Posid 100mg Injection for as long as it is prescribed for you
• It can lower your immunity, hence maintain distance from people suffering from cold and any other infection.
• The most common side effect of this medicine includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, and anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
• There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
• It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment.
• Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy
• Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.

Uses of Posid 100mg Injection

• In Small cell lung cancer Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well
• Posid 100mg Injection helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines
• It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
• You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
• In Testicular cancer Testicular cancer is the cancer in the male organs called testicles, that make male hormones and sperm
• The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis
• Posid 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men
• It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

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Common and Known Side effects of Posid 100mg Injection

• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Decreased blood cells (red cells
• white cells
• and platelets)
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss
• Liver damage
• Low blood platelets
• Nausea
• Rash
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Vomiting