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Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infection. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension is used in treating various fungus infections
Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension is used in treating various fungus infections
Uses of Posoxil Oral Suspension
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Posoxil Oral Suspension
In Severe fungal infections
Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat severe infections in severely immunocompromised patients, cancer patients, and those undergoing blood transfusion.
The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Posoxil Oral Suspension
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
Common side effects of Posoxil
- Headache
- Rash
- Decreased appetite
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Dizziness
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Fatigue
- 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
- Breathlessness
How to use Posoxil Oral Suspension
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. Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Posoxil 40mg 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
Posoxil 40mg 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
Posoxil 40mg 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 Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension, which may affect your ability to drive.
As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Posoxil 40mg Oral Suspension.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azoles {Triazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1135-36.
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Name: Hetero Healthcare Limited
Address: S.no: 80-84, Melange towers, PatrikaNagar,Madhapur,Hyderabad. Telangana-500081.
Country of origin: India
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