Picasa Injection | 300 mg in 16.7 ml

Introduction of Picasa 300 mg Injection

Picasa Injection is used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients who have a severely weakened immune system (patients who have had chemotherapy) and belongs to a class of medicines called antifungals.  Picasa Injection works by stopping the growth of fungi. This medicine is indicated for the prevention of invasive fungal infections in patients with neutropenia or haematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients receiving high-dose immunosuppressive therapy for graft-versus-host disease, and for the treatment of fungal infections.

Some common side effects of Picasa Injection include diarrhoea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, cough and low blood potassium. Most of these side effects of Picasa 300 mg Injection do not require medical attention and will gradually resolve over time, but if they persist or worsen, seek advice from your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in Picasa 300 mg Injection, or if you are pregnant, suspect you may be pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding; your doctor will only prescribe Picasa 300 mg Injection if the benefits outweigh the risks. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor about your medical history and current therapies to rule out any possible adverse effects or interactions.

Picasa Injection is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to other antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole or voriconazole. Before taking Picasa Injection it's necessary to consult your doctor if you have certain heart conditions such as abnormal heart rhythm (long QTc interval), weakness of the heart muscle, heart failure or any heart rhythm disturbances, or if you experience severe kidney problems, diarrhoea or vomiting while being treated with this medicine, it's important to tell your doctor immediately as these conditions may affect the medicine's ability to work.

Your doctor or nurse will show you how to inject this Picasa 300 mg Injection correctly. To get the most benefit from this medicine, take your doses at regular intervals and continue to take them until the end of the course, even if your symptoms get better after a few days. If you stop treatment too soon, the infection may return and if you miss doses you may increase your risk of developing infections that are resistant to further treatment.

Uses of Picasa 300 mg Injection

• Fungal infections
  
• Prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in severely immunocompromised patients.

Benefits of Picasa 300 mg Injection

​Picasa Injection is an antifungal drug contained in Posaconazol. It is used to treat fungal infections in adults. It is also indicated for the prevention of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are severely immunocompromised and at high risk of developing these infections, such as haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or patients with haematological malignancies with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy.​

Side Effects of Picasa 300 mg Injection

​​Like any medication, Picasa 300 mg Injection can have some side effects. You should tell your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible if you experience any of these side effects. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce these side effects.​

Most Common Side Effects of Picasa 300 mg Injection

• Itching
  
• Fever
• Diarrhoea
• Weakness
• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Nose bleeds
• Increased sweating
• Sores on lips, mouth or throat
• Sleeplessness
• ​Swelling of hands
• Headache
• Chills
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Backache
• Muscle pain
• Sore throat

Common Side Effects of Picasa 300 mg Injection

• Yellowish skin and eyes
• Dark urine
• Arrhythmias ( irregular heartbeats)
• Sudden LOC ( loss of consciousness)
• Rapid or shortness of breathing
• Extreme tiredness
• Bleeding
• Neutropenia
• Hypokalemia ( low potassium level)
• Thrombocytopenia ( low platelets)
• Thrombophlebitis ( inflammation of a vein due to a blood clot)

How to Use Picasa 300 mg Injection?

​Your doctor or nurse will show you how to inject this Picasa 300 mg Injection correctly. To get the most benefit from this medicine, take your doses at regular intervals and continue to take them until the end of the course, even if your symptoms get better after a few days. If you stop treatment too soon, the infection may return and if you miss doses you may increase your risk of developing infections that are resistant to further treatment.​

How Picasa 300 mg Injection Works?

​Picasa Injection inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, a vital fungal cell membrane component. This disruption effectively treats fungal infections by weakening the membrane leading to cell death.​

Safety Advices Picasa 300 mg Injection

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

Alcohol

Not known

Kidney

Use with Caution

References

1. Posaconazole Modified Release Tablets, Product Leafle

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3. Posaconazole Modified Release 100 Mg Tablets and 40 Mg/ml Oral Suspension, Product Leaflet

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5. Posaconazole Tablet, Delayed Release, Avaliable From