Posanat ( posaconazole 100 mg )

Posanat also known as Posaconazole 100 mg, is an antifungal medication that uses posaconazole as its active ingredient. It is effective in preventing and treating various fungal infections by either inhibiting the growth or killing certain types of fungi.

In adults, posaconazole 100 mg is recommended when other antifungal medications have failed or had to be discontinued. It is particularly useful in treating infections caused by Aspergillus and Fusarium family fungi, as well as those that cause chromoblastomycosis, mycetoma, and Coccidioides. These infections are often resistant to other treatments, such as amphotericin B, itraconazole, or fluconazole.

In addition to treatment, posaconazole 100 mg is also used to prevent fungal infections in adults who are at high risk of developing such infections. This includes patients undergoing chemotherapy for acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), as well as those who receive high-dose immunosuppressive therapy after a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).

How much does posaconazole cost?

You can find the lowest price for Posaconazole 100 mg tablets at online pharmacies in India.

Posaconazole Dosage

The recommended standard dosage for posaconazole is 300 mg (three 100 mg gastro-resistant tablets) taken twice a day on the first day, followed by 300 mg (three 100 mg gastro-resistant tablets) once a day for the remaining treatment period. Your doctor may adjust the duration of treatment based on the type of infection, and it's essential not to alter your dosage or treatment plan without consulting your doctor.

When taking posaconazole: • Swallow the tablet whole with water. • Do not crush, chew, break, or dissolve the tablet. • You can take the tablets with or without food.

If you take more Posaconazole 100 mg Gastroresistant tablets than prescribed, immediately contact your doctor or go to the hospital.

If you forget to take Posaconazole 100 mg Gastro-resistant tablets: • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. • If it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. • Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

If you have any questions about using this medication, seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Side effects of posaconazole

In case you experience any of the following severe side effects, seek immediate medical attention from your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse: • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea • Symptoms of liver problems like yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, unexplained nausea, stomach problems, loss of appetite, unusual fatigue or weakness, and an increase in liver enzymes detected in blood tests • Allergic reactions

Other side effects: If you notice any of the following side effects, inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse: Common side effects (affecting up to 1 in 10 people): • Alteration in blood salt levels that may cause confusion or weakness • Unusual skin sensations such as numbness, tingling, itching, crawling, pricking, or burning • Headaches • Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood • High blood pressure • Loss of appetite, stomach pain or discomfort, flatulence, dry mouth, or changes in taste • Heartburn (a burning sensation in the chest that rises up to the throat) • Low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell (neutropenia), which can increase the likelihood of infections and appear in blood tests • Fever • Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, or drowsiness • Rash • Itching • Constipation • Discomfort in the rectum