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Posalup Injection

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Posalup Injection is a product of Lupin Ltd

Composition: Posaconazole (300mg)

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

Description:

Posalup Injection 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.

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:

  • Treatment of Severe fungal infections

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

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 Posalup

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posalup Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Posalup 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
Posalup 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
Posalup Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posalup Injection, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Posalup Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posalup Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Employ of Posalup Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Posalup Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posalup Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How is Posalup Injection administered?

Posalup 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 Posalup Injection.

What is Posalup Injection, and what is it used for?

Posalup Injection 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. Posalup Injection is mainly prescribed to severely immunocompromised individuals, such as those with cancer or those undergoing chemotherapy or blood transfusions.

How is Posalup Injection administered?

Posalup Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. 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 Posalup Injection.

Is Posalup Injection effective?

Posalup Injection 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 Posalup Injection?

Some common side effects of Posalup Injection 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. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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