Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Etoposide(50mg)
Posid 50mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It can lower your immunity, hence maintain distance from people suffering from cold and any other infection.
The most common side effect of this medicine includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, and anemia (low number of red blood cells). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.
Posid 50mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Etoposide inhibits DNA synthesis by forming a complex with topoisomerase II and DNA. This complex induces breaks in double stranded DNA and prevents repair by topoisomerase II binding. Accumulated breaks in DNA prevent entry into the mitotic phase of cell division, and lead to cell death.
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 Posid
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Decreased white blood cell count
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Liver damage
Low blood platelets
Nausea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Vomiting
Contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to etoposide or any component of the formulation. Full blood count, renal and hepatic function should be assessed before each course.
Posid 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posid 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Posid 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Etoposide is a medication used in the management and treatment of various cancers such as testicular, prostate, bladder, stomach, and lung cancer. It is in the topoisomerase II inhibitor class of medications.
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Posid 50mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Posid 50mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Posid 50mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
