Product Description

Posid 50mg Capsuleis used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. Posid 50mg Capsule is also sometimes used to treat some other kindsof cancer in both men and women. Posid50mg Capsule can be used on its own, or sometimes given together withcertain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Posid 50mg Capsule should be takenon an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. Itshould be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take itdepends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much youneed to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Posid 50mg Capsule can lower your immunity;hence maintain distance from people suffering from cold and any otherinfection.

The most common side effect of this Posid50mg Capsule includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, andanemia (low number of red blood cells).  If these bother you or appearserious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventingthem. Posid 50mg Capsule isimportant to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fatheringa child during treatment.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidneydisease, or if have been on radiation therapy. Your doctor should also knowabout all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this Posid 50mg Capsule less effective orchange the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking Posid 50mg Capsule.

USES OF POSID CAPSULE

Small cell lung cancer,

Testicular cancer

Product details 

Brand name: Posid

International trade name: VePesid

Active substance: Etoposide

Strength: 50mg

Category: Anti Cancer

Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals

Packaging: 8 Capsules

Product form: Capsules