Posid is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Posid is used to treat small cell lung cancer. It is usually given in combination with other cancer medicines. Posid may also be used for purposes not listed in Posid guide.
Posid side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: fever, chills, sweating, fast heartbeats, fainting; hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have:
sudden chest pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough or hack;
easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
vision problems;
seizure (convulsions);
liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
low red blood cells (anemia)--pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;
low white blood cell counts--fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing; or
severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting; or
temporary hair loss.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Posid dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Testicular Cancer:
Initial dose: 50 to 100 mg/m² IV once a day on days 1 through 5 or 100 mg/m2 IV once a day on days 1,3 and 5.
Usual Adult Dose for Small Cell Lung Cancer:
(In combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents) Initial dose: 35 to 50 mg/m2 IV once a day for 4 to 5 days or 70 to 100 mg/m2 orally once a day for 4 to 5 days.
Usual Adult Dose for Hodgkin's Disease:
100 mg/m2/day on days 1, 2, and 3 Total Dose/Cycle = 300 mg/m2 (In combination with other chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the mini-BEAM regimen) 75 mg/m2/day on days 2 through 5 Total Dose/Cycle = 300 mg/m2 (In combination with other chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the Stanford V regimen) 60 mg/m2/day on days 15 and 16 Total Dose/Cycle = 120 mg/m2
Usual Adult Dose for Ovarian Cancer:
For use in the treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer: 50 mg/m2 daily on days 1 through 21 For use in the treatment of germ cell ovarian cancer: (In combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the BEP regimen) 100 mg/m2 IV on days 1 through 5
Usual Geriatric Dose for Testicular Cancer:
The manufacturer has stated that clinical studies of Posid for the treatment of refractory testicular tumors did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years or over to determine if they respond differently from younger patients.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Malignant Disease:
Note: Oral doses are twice the IV doses listed below. Oral doses are to be administered once a day if <=400 mg. Divided doses are recommended if the dose exceeds 400 mg/day. 60 to 150 mg/m2/day IV for 2 to 5 days every 3 to 6 weeks. Remission induction for AML: 150 mg/m2/day IV for 2 to 3 days for 2 to 3 cycles. Intensification/Consolidation for AML: 250 mg/m2/day IV for 3 days, courses 2 to 5. Brain Tumor: 150 mg/m2/day IV on days 2 and 3. Neuroblastoma: 100 mg/m2/day IV over 1 hour on days 1 through 5 of the cycle, repeated every 4 weeks. High-dose conditioning regimen for allogenic BMT: 60 mg/kg/dose IV as a single dose. BMT conditioning regimen used in patients with rhabdomyosarcoma or neuroblastoma: IV continuous infusion: 160 mg/m2/day for 4 days.
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References
Dailymed."Etoposide: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Posid be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Posid?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Do not break or open the Posid capsule. Do not use a pill that has been accidentally broken.
The medicine from a broken capsule can be dangerous if it gets in your eyes, mouth, or nose, or on your skin. If this occurs, wash your skin with soap and water or rinse your eyes with water. Wear disposable rubber gloves when you handle a Posid capsule. Throw the gloves away after one use.
Posid can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests.
Store Posid capsules in the refrigerator, do not freeze.
Who should not take Posid?
You should not use Posid if you are allergic to it.
To make sure you can safely take Posid, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.
Using Posid may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer, such as leukemia. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.
Do not use Posid if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Posid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Posid.
What other drugs will affect Posid?
Other drugs may interact with Posid, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Can Posid be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Posid be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Posid, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Posid. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Posid? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Posid should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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What is the specific doses you have used? Posid May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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