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Picasa-GR Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Picasa-GR Tablet is a product of Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Posaconazole (100mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 5661.56

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All Details About Picasa-GR Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Picasa-GR Tablet

Description:

Picasa-GR Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to prevent and treat severe fungal infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. It is commonly prescribed to prevent invasive infections caused by Aspergillus and Franka species and to treat fungal infections of the mouth and throat.

Picasa-GR Tablet should be taken with food. Take it exactly in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you start to feel better. While taking this medicine, follow good hygiene practices and avoid contact with people who have infections, especially if your immune system is weak.


The most common side effects of Picasa-GR Tablet include diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia (low potassium level). These are not usually serious, but let your doctor know if any of these side effects persist or worsen. They may be able to guide you on how to manage or prevent the side effects.


Communicate to your doctor before taking Picasa-GR Tablet if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver and potassium levels by testing your blood. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine without consulting their doctors.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Severe fungal infections

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Picasa-GR Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Picasa

  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Cough
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Picasa-GR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Picasa-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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Picasa-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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Picasa-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 Picasa-GR Tablet, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Picasa-GR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Picasa-GR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Employ of Picasa-GR Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Picasa-GR Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Picasa-GR Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Picasa-GR Tablet, and what is it used for?

Picasa-GR Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal agents. It is used to treat serious fungal infections caused by organisms such as Aspergillus and Franka, particularly in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Picasa-GR Tablet is mainly prescribed to severely immunocompromised individuals, such as those with cancer or those undergoing chemotherapy or blood transfusions.

How is Picasa-GR Tablet taken?

Take Picasa-GR Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. The dose depends on the condition being treated and will be determined by your doctor. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to gain the maximum benefit from Picasa-GR Tablet. Do not skip any doses and make sure to complete the full course of treatment.

Is Picasa-GR Tablet effective?

Picasa-GR Tablet is effective when used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms improve. Stopping the medication too early may cause the infection to return or worsen.

What are the side effects of Picasa-GR Tablet?

Some common side effects of Picasa-GR Tablet include cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are generally mild and tend to resolve on their own. However, consult your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or cause concern.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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