Posid 100 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2537

USA Brand Name

VePesid / VP-16

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Etoposide

Manufacturer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India

## Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Posid 100 Mg Injection:

Etoposide is the generic version for Posid 100 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

VePesid

VP-16

## About Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide)

Posid 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Etoposide, which is used in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Posid 100 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Posid 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Etoposide, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

Posid 100 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Small Cell Lung Cancer

Testicular Cancer

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Ovarian Cancer

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

## How Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide) Works:

Posid 100 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Etoposide, is an anti-cancer medication which works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells & eventually kills them.

## Before You Use Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Etoposide

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

You should not take Posid 100 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Have severe myelosuppression

Are taking Live vaccines

Have impaired kidney function

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to The Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Posid 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Etoposide, which is used in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Posid 100 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide) to Be Used:

As Posid 100 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Posid 100 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

Posid 100 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Posid 100 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

You are always advised to take Posid 100 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Posid 100 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage. Since Posid 100 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Posid 100 Mg Injection (Etoposide):

Nausea and Vomiting

Hair loss

Loss of appetite

Decrease in blood cell count

Anemia

Abnormal Liver function

Heart attack

Infections

Rash

Weakness

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden dipping of blood pressure on standing)

Allergic reaction

Liver toxicity

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Diarrhoea

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling & numbness of feet and hand)

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Posid 100 mg Injection. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Phenobarbitone

Fosphenytoin

Phenytoin

Primidone

Cyclosporine

Phenindione

Warfarin

Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Adalimumab

Phenytoin

Carboplatin

Clozapine

There are disease interactions with Etoposide which include:

Hypersensitivity

Infections

Myelosuppression

## Warning And Precaution:

Posid 100 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/ Kidney Diseases

You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

You must regularly monitor your complete blood cell counts

Do not drive or operate machinery during treatment as it may cause dizziness

You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Posid 100 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Posid 100 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection should be intact and not damaged while storing.