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Quick Facts
About Posalup Injection
Posalup 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.Do not self-administer this medicine. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment.The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction and signs of liver problems such as yellowing of eyes, dark urine, and stomach problems. Get emergency help if this happens.Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver, and potassium level by testing your blood. This medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
How It Works
Posalup 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.Do not self-administer this medicine. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment.The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction and signs of liver problems such as yellowing of eyes, dark urine, and stomach problems. Get emergency help if this happens.Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver, and potassium level by testing your blood. This medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Posalup Injection, consult your doctor.
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Composition of Posalup Injection
Key Benefits of Posalup Injection
- In Severe fungal infections Posalup 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.
Side Effects of Posalup Injection
- 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
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Posalup Injection
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posalup Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Posalup 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.
Posalup Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Posalup Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posalup Injection, which may affect your ability to drive.
Posalup Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posalup Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posalup Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Posalup Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posalup Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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