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SKU | CMS2536 |
USA Brand Name | VePesid / VP-16 |
Strength | 100mg |
Generic Name | Etoposide |
Manufacturer | Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India |
Etoposide is the generic version for Posid
Posid 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Etoposide, which is used in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer. This prescription-only drug is available at any of the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores.
Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Posid 100 mg.
Posid 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Etoposide, 50 mg per capsule which is available in the various strengths and other substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
Posid 100 mg is used in the treatment of:
Etoposid partly is an anti-cancer agent which suppresses the activity of topoisomerase II (an enzyme) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. Thus, it slows the cancer cells and kills them.
Make sure that:
You should not use Posid 100 mg if you:
Posid 100 mg contains Etoposide, which is used in the treatment of testicular cancer and small cell lung cancer. Posid 100 mg is a prescription-only drug and may be available in various strengths and other substitutes. Consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.
It is not recommended for Pediatric Population and children below18 yrs of age. It is strictly contraindicated for the pregnant/Breastfeeding women and healthy people should not come in contact of this medicine as well as the patient taking this medicine as it may be harmful.
Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Posid 100 mg. Do not exceed the dose on your own as it may result in adverse effects. Also, do not reduce the dose yourself.
Posid 100 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time and is to be taken empty stomach with water. Swallow the capsule as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it.
You are always advised to take Posid 100 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it for a shorter or longer time than recommended.
Contact your physician or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like bone marrow and hematological toxicity, abdominal pain, diarrhea, abnormal hepatic function, etc. Overdose can be overcome by adopting the right measures in case of oral overdose.
There are very fewer chances of overdose from an injection as it is given by the doctor or nurse in a medical facility but if somehow it happens then precautions at medical facility can be taken.
Do not give your medicine to others and avoid yourself in being contact with person having flu or infections.
A missed dose of Posid 100 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.
Posid 100 mg effects may interact with other medicines or other products you are using. This interaction can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always discuss it with your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:
It may interact with the few diseased conditions:
Posid 100 mg should be used very cautiously or avoided in:
Do not stop taking/miss the dose of Posid 100 mg in between the course or do not increase or decrease the dose on your own. Strictly follow your doctor’s instructions.