USES OF POSACAD TABLET
- Severe fungal infections
BENEFITS OF POSACAD TABLET
In Severe fungal infections
Posacad GR Tablet 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF POSACAD TABLET
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 Posacad
- 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 POSACAD TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Posacad GR Tablet is to be taken with food.