When Not To Use Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):
You should not take Posid 100 mg Injection if you:
- Have ever noticed any
Allergy/Hypersensitivity
- Have Liver disease
- Have severe myelosuppression
- Are taking Live vaccines
- Have impaired kidney function
- Are
Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
Tell Your Doctor If You:
- Have Allergy to The Injection
- Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
- Have Liver/ Kidney disease
- Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
- Are Breastfeeding
Dosage:
Posid 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient,
Etoposide, which is used in the treatment of small cell lung
cancer and testicular cancer. It is available in various strengths
and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should
consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease
differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.
Adults are advised to take Posid 100 mg Injection at a
fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take
this medicine regularly by time for better effects.
How Much Of The Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide) to Be
Used:
As Posid 100 mg Injection is available in various
strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s
prescriptions and instructions to take Posid 100 mg Injection. Do not take the
Injection on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.
How To Take The Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):
Posid 100 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as
directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Posid 100 mg
Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.
For How Long Should You Continue Using Posid 100 Mg
Injection (Etoposide):
You are always advised to take Posid 100 mg Injection as
prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the
instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or
larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor
immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Posid 100 mg Injection is
administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare
professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency
medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if they observe overdose
symptoms.
Missed Dose:
The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon
as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is
already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the
medicine to make up for the missed dosage. Since Posid 100 mg Injection is
administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital
setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.
What Are The Side Effects Of The Posid 100 Mg Injection
(Etoposide):
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Hair loss
- Loss of appetite
- Decrease in blood cell count
- Anemia
- Abnormal Liver function
- Heart attack
- Infections
- Rash
- Weakness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden
dipping of blood pressure on standing)
- Allergic reaction
- Liver toxicity
- Decreased blood cells (red cells,
white cells, and platelets)
- Diarrhoea
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling
& numbness of feet and hand)
What Are The Common Drug Interactions:
Few medicines have been reported to interact with Posid
100 mg Injection. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug
not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other
medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It
interacts with the following medicines:
- Phenobarbitone
- Fosphenytoin
- Phenytoin
- Primidone
- Cyclosporine
- Phenindione
- Warfarin
- Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone
- Live attenuated vaccines and
related products
- Adalimumab
- Phenytoin
- Carboplatin
- Clozapine