Posid 100 mg Injection

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Posid 100 mg Injection Information

Posid 100 mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer.

The optimal dosage of Posid 100 mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Posid 100 mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Posid 100 mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Posid 100 mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Posid 100 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bleeding, Neutropenia must refrain from the use of Posid 100 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Posid 100 mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Posid 100 mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Posid 100 mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Posid 100 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Posid 100 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Posid 100 mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Testicular Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 166 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Testicular Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 166 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Posid 100 mg Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Posid 100 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Posid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Posid 100 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Posid should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Posid 100 mg Injection on the Kidneys?


    Posid may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Posid 100 mg Injection on the Liver?


    Posid may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Posid 100 mg Injection on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Posid for the heart.

    Safe


Posid 100 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Posid 100 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Posid 100 mg Injection

  • Is this Posid 100 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Posid 100 mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Posid 100 mg Injection can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Posid 100 mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Posid 100 mg Injection for mental disorders.

    No

Posid 100 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Posid 100 mg Injection


    Taking Posid 100 mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Posid 100 mg Injection


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Posid 100 mg Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Etopophos® (etoposide phosphate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866



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