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Posid is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Capsule, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer.
The optimal dosage of Posid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Posid as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Posid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Posid has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Posid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Posid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Posid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Posid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Posid, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Posid is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Posid safe for pregnant women?
Posid has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Posid without medical advice.
Is the use of Posid safe during breastfeeding?
Posid should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Posid on the Kidneys?
Posid can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Posid on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Posid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Posid on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Posid for the heart.
Posid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Posid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Posid habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Posid.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Posid. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Posid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Posid is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Posid
It is safe to take Posid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Posid
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Posid with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Etopophos® (etoposide phosphate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866
