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Posahit 300mg Injection 16.7 ml in 1 vial

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Posahit 300mg Injection is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Composition: Posaconazole (300mg)

Pack of 17 ml

₹ 6690.57

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All Details About Posahit 300mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Posahit 300mg Injection

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 this medicine 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. Communicate 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:

  • Severe fungal infections

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Posahit

  • Increased calcium level in blood
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Decreased appetite
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Dizziness
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Chubbyigue
  • 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
  • Pantingness

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posahit 300mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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.
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.
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.
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. Employ of Posahit 300mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
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.

FAQs:

Q. What is Posahit 300mg Injection and what is it used for?

Posahit 300mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used to treat serious infections caused by various types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Franka, in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Posahit 300mg Injection is majorly prescribed to severely immunocompromised patients in cases of cancer or those undergoing blood transfusion or chemotherapy.

Q. How is Posahit 300mg Injection administered?

Posahit 300mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Posahit 300mg Injection.

Q. Is Posahit 300mg Injection effective?

Posahit 300mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Posahit 300mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. What are the side effects of Posahit 300mg Injection?

Some of the common side effects of Posahit 300mg Injection are cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. However, these are usually not bothersome and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if any of thes side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.

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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