Posid 100mg Injection
5ml InjectionMRP ₹222.91
₹156.04
30% OFF
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ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Dosage
INJECTION
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Etoposide(100.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Small cell lung cancer, blood cancer, testicular cancer, lymphatic cancer |
| Therapy | Anti-neoplastic |
| Side effects | Hair loss, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness |
Assurance
available
Regulated
Medical Description
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to gemcitabine or any of the ingredients of Posid Injection
- If you have recently taken any live vaccines
- If you are a breastfeeding mother
Side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- Constipation, stomach pain
- Fever, infection, dizziness
- Skin rash, redness, itching
- Weakness
- Hair loss
- Irregular heartbeats
- Low blood platelets, anaemia, low WBCs
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys
- You recently had chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- You have a condition in which the bone marrow activity is reduced, Myelosuppression.
- If you develop fever, chills, rapid heart rates, low blood pressure and shortness of breath (anaphylactic reaction), immediately contact the doctor.
- You have infections.
- You have a low level of albumin (protein) in your blood.
Directions for Use
- Posid Injection will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
Storage and disposal
Dosage
Overdose
- This injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose on this medicine. If you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection, seek medical help.
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Posid Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
- Especially if you are taking medicines to treat heart problems, cancer, fits or are taking painkillers, blood thinners, ciclosporin or have recently taken live vaccines.
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Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Posid 100 MG Injection (5) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Etopophos 100 mg Powder for Solution for Injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 16 June 2022]
- Etopophos 100 mg Powder for Solution for Injection - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 16 June 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 16 June 2022]
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