Posahit 100mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to prevent and treat severe fungal infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. It is commonly prescribed to prevent invasive infections caused by Aspergillus and Candida species and to treat fungal infections of the mouth and throat.

Posahit 100mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it exactly in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you start to feel better. While taking this medicine, follow good hygiene practices and avoid contact with people who have infections, especially if your immune system is weak.

The most common side effects of Posahit 100mg Tablet include diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia (low potassium level). These are not usually serious, but let your doctor know if any of these side effects persist or worsen. They may be able to guide you on how to manage or prevent the side effects.

Talk to your doctor before taking Posahit 100mg Tablet if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver and potassium levels by testing your blood. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine without consulting their doctors.

Uses of Posahit Tablet

Treatment of Severe fungal infections

Benefits of Posahit Tablet

In Treatment of Severe fungal infections

Posahit 100mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to treat serious fungal infections. It is especially beneficial for patients who are severely immunocompromised, such as those with cancer or those undergoing chemotherapy or blood transfusions. This medicine is administered by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on your condition. It is important to complete the full course of treatment, even if you start feeling better, to ensure the infection is fully cleared and does not return.

Side effects of Posahit Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Posahit

Decreased potassium level in blood
Cough
Vomiting
Headache
Fever
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Posahit Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Posahit 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Posahit Tablet works

Posahit 100mg Tablet is an antifungal that works by inhibiting the enzyme essential for the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes. It disrupts the production of ergosterol, damaging the fungal cell membrane, leading to cell death. This action makes it effective in preventing and treating invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in immunocompromised patients, as well as treating oropharyngeal candidiasis, including cases resistant to other azoles like itraconazole or fluconazole.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Posahit 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Posahit 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Posahit 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Posahit 100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Posahit 100mg Tablet, which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Posahit 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Posahit 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Posahit 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Posahit 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posahit 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Posahit Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Posahit 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Take Posahit 100mg Tablet with food to enhance the absorption, preferably at the same time every day.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Posahit 100mg Tablet.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azoles {Triazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor

Interaction with drugs

Taking Posahit with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Lovastatin (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Lovastatin with Posaconazole. If Posaconazole is essential, your doctor may temporarily stop Lovastatin. Posaconazole may raise blood levels of Lovastatin. Concurren... More

Simvastatin (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Simvastatin with Posaconazole. If Posaconazole is essential, your doctor may temporarily stop Simvastatin. Posaconazole may raise blood levels of Simvastatin. Concur... More

Atorvastatin (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Atorvastatin with Posaconazole. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle pains or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience the... More

Pimozide (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Pimozide with Posaconazole. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.

Ranolazine (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Ranolazine with Posaconazole. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Ranolazine side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, consti... More

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Patient concerns

I have been experiencing fungal infections, I develop rings and rashes and they all itch like anything. I formed scars because of it. I have been taking Grisovin FP 250 mg however as long I take it I am relieved, even if I miss it for 1 day I start getting fungus back. On top of that Grisovin FP is difficult to find now, please suggest.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You are having fungal infections severe, you need to change the medicine by skin specialistCan b prescribed under supervisionMeanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day

Medicine for fungal infections.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

What is Posahit 100mg Tablet, and what is it used for?

Posahit 100mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal agents. It is used to treat serious fungal infections caused by organisms such as Aspergillus and Candida, particularly in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Posahit 100mg Tablet is mainly prescribed to severely immunocompromised individuals, such as those with cancer or those undergoing chemotherapy or blood transfusions.

How is Posahit 100mg Tablet taken?

Take Posahit 100mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. The dose depends on the condition being treated and will be determined by your doctor. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to gain the maximum benefit from Posahit 100mg Tablet. Do not skip any doses and make sure to complete the full course of treatment.

Is Posahit 100mg Tablet effective?

Posahit 100mg Tablet is effective when used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms improve. Stopping the medication too early may cause the infection to return or worsen.

What are the side effects of Posahit 100mg Tablet?

Some common side effects of Posahit 100mg Tablet include cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are generally mild and tend to resolve on their own. However, consult your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or cause concern.

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