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Medicine Details

Posatral 300mg Injection

Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition: Posaconazole (300mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: 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.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: 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. 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: Posatral 300mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.

Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Posatral 300mg Injection, consult your doctor.

If Missed: vial of 16.7 ml Injection

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Severe fungal infections

Side Effects: Headache | Abdominal pain | Rash | Increased calcium level in blood | Urinary tract infection

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED