Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension

All Details About Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension

Description:

Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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.

Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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 Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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 Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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 Posahit

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 Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Posahit 40mg/ml 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Posahit 40mg/ml 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Posahit 40mg/ml 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 Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension, which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Employ of Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension, and what is it used for?

Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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. Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension is mainly prescribed to severely immunocompromised individuals, such as those with cancer or those undergoing chemotherapy or blood transfusions.

How is Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension taken?

Take Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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 Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension. Do not skip any doses and make sure to complete the full course of treatment.

Is Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension effective?

Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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 Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension?

Some common side effects of Posahit 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 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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