PICASA-GR (POSACONAZOLE)

Severe fungal infections

In Severe fungal infections

Picasa-GR Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat severe infections in severely immunocompromised patients, cancer patients, and those undergoing blood transfusion.

The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

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 Picasa

• Headache
• Rash
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Dizziness
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Increased liver enzymes
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Itching
• Sleepiness
• Taste change
• Weakness
• Decreased magnesium level in blood
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• High blood pressure
• Anorectal discomfort
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Low blood platelets
• Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
• Vomiting
• Cough
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Nosebleeds
• Rigors
• Swelling of legs
• Breathlessness

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. Picasa-GR Tablet is to be taken with food.

Picasa-GR Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.