Product Description

Posid 50mg Capsule is a chemotherapy medication containing the active constituent etoposide. It is used to treat certain types of cancers such as testicular cancer, small-cell lung cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (blood cancer), tumour in the lymphatic system (Hodgkin’s lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma), and ovarian cancer.

Talk to your doctor if you have had radiotherapy or chemotherapy recently, any infections, low levels of a protein called albumin in your blood, kidney diseases, or liver disorders before taking this chemotherapy medication. Posid 50mg Capsule should not be taken if you have recently been vaccinated with yellow fever vaccine and live vaccines and if you are a breastfeeding woman.

Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Administration of Posid 50mg Capsule may cause a reduction in the level of blood cells and increase the risk of developing infections.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Posid 50mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

Uses

Treatment of Lung cancer
Treatment of Testicular cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Severe allergic reactions (swelling of tongue, or throat, breathing difficulties, rash, flushing, fast heartbeat, breathing difficulties)

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation, diarrhea
• Blood disorders
• Abnormal liver function
• Changes in skin color
• Weakness
• Hair loss
• High or low blood pressure
• Infection
• Dizziness

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8)℃