Posid 50 Capsule

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Posid 50 Capsule Information

Posid 50 Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer.

The correct dosage of Posid 50 Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Posid 50 Capsule as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Posid 50 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Posid 50 Capsule's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Posid 50 Capsule related warnings talks about Posid 50 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Posid 50 Capsule is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Posid 50 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Posid 50 Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Posid 50 Capsule is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Posid 50 Capsule Benefits & Uses

Posid 50 Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Posid 50 Capsule 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
  • Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Posid 50 Capsule Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Posid 50 Capsule is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Weakness
  • पेट दर्द
  • Hair Loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Diarrhoea
  • Flushing

Posid 50 Capsule Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Posid 50 Capsule 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 50 Capsule 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 50 Capsule 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 50 Capsule 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 50 Capsule on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Posid 50 Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Posid 50 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Posid 50 Capsule

  • Is this Posid 50 Capsule habit forming or addictive?


    Posid 50 Capsule 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 50 Capsule can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Posid 50 Capsule 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 50 Capsule for mental disorders.

    No

Posid 50 Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Posid 50 Capsule


    Taking Posid 50 Capsule with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Posid 50 Capsule


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Posid 50 Capsule 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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