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Posatral 300mg Injection
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Product introduction
Posatral 300mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Posatral 300mg Injection is used in treating various fungus infections
Posatral 300mg Injection is used in treating various fungus infections
Uses of Posatral Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Posatral Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Posatral 300mg Injection 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. It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider and should not be self-administered.
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.
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 Posatral Injection
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 Posatral
- Increased calcium level in blood
- Urinary tract infection
- 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 Posatral Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Posatral Injection works
Posatral 300mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posatral 300mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Posatral 300mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Posatral 300mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Posatral 300mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posatral 300mg Injection, which may affect your ability to drive.
As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posatral 300mg Injection, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Posatral 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posatral 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posatral 300mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posatral 300mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Posatral 300mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posatral 300mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Posatral Injection?
If you miss a dose of Posatral 300mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Posatral 300mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azoles {Triazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Posatral 300mg Injection and what is it used for?
Posatral 300mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used to treat serious infections caused by various types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida, in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Posatral 300mg Injection is majorly prescribed to severely immunocompromised patients in cases of cancer or those undergoing blood transfusion or chemotherapy.
Q. How is Posatral 300mg Injection administered?
Posatral 300mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Posatral 300mg Injection.
Q. Is Posatral 300mg Injection effective?
Posatral 300mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Posatral 300mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What are the side effects of Posatral 300mg Injection?
Some of the common side effects of Posatral 300mg Injection are cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. However, these are usually not bothersome and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if any of thes side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited , Commercial Operations , Prestige Tech Park,Platina-3, 7th to 12th floor, Prestige Tech Park, Kadubesanahalli, Bangalore -560103
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Posatral 300mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Posatral 300mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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