Posacad GR 100mg Tablet

Posaconazole

Uses of Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet

  • Treatment of fungal infections
Description

Product Description

Introduction to Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet

Posacad GR 100mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals containing the active ingredient Posaconazole. It is used to treat and prevent certain fungal infections. The medication is commonly prescribed for preventing and treating invasive fungal infections in patients with weak immune systems, such as those undergoing cancer chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, or those with HIV/AIDS. It also treats certain fungal infections in individuals who cannot tolerate or have not responded to other antifungal treatments.

 

This drug is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to other antifungal medications like ketoconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, or voriconazole. Before taking Posacad GR 100mg Tablet, it is necessary to consult with your physician if you have certain heart conditions like abnormal heart rhythm (long QTc interval), weakness of the heart muscle, heart failure, or any heart rhythm disturbances, or if you experience severe kidney problems, diarrhoea or vomiting while on treatment with this drug, it’s important to inform your physician immediately, as these conditions may affect the medicine’s effectiveness.
Posacad GR 100mg Tablet may affect the levels of potassium, magnesium, or calcium in the blood. If you have any problems with these electrolyte levels, your doctor will monitor you closely during treatment. Suppose you are taking medications such as vincristine, vinblastine, or any other vinca alkaloid drugs which are used to treat cancer. In that case, you should also inform your physician before initiating the treatment. If you are pregnant, use this drug only if your doctor advises. Consuming this drug while breastfeeding may be unsafe because it passes into breast milk and affects the child. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.

Therapeutic Effects of Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet

Posacad GR 100mg Tablet works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a vital component of the fungal cell membrane. This disruption weakens the membrane, leading to cell death, and effectively treats fungal infections.


Interaction of Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, halofantrine, and quinidine may interact with Posacad GR 100mg Tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.


More Information about Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet

  • Store Posacad GR 100mg Tablet below (30°C).
  • Protect from light and moisture.

How to consume Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet

Take the Posacad GR 100mg Tablet as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.


Safety Advices for Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet

 

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning for the pregnancy, consult your doctor for more advice before taking the Posacad GR 100mg Tablet.

 

Breast Feeding

Taking Posacad GR 100mg Tablet while breastfeeding may be unsafe because it passes into breast milk and affects the child. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.

 

Lungs

It is unknown whether Posacad GR 100mg Tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. If you have lung disease, inform your physician before starting the treatment.

 

Liver

Inform your doctor if you have liver disease because the Posacad GR 100mg Tablet should be used cautiously with a liver condition.

 

Alcohol

It is unknown whether consuming alcohol during treatment with Posacad GR 100mg Tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.

 

Driving

Some side effects of Posacad GR 100mg Tablet may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. It is unsafe to consume this drug.


Side Effects of Posacad Gr 100mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all drugs cause side effects, not everyone experiences them.

Serious:

  • Serious allergic reactions
  • Skin rash or ulcers in the mouth, bruising, pale skin
  • Yellow discolouration of eyes and skin, abdominal pain

Common:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Low white blood cells
  • Mild increase in blood pressure
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Rectal discomfort
Brand

Brand

Zydus Cadila

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