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Cancidas 50 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Cancidas 50 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cancidas 50 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cancidas 50 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cancidas 50 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cancidas 50 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cancidas 50 Injection related warnings talks about Cancidas 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cancidas 50 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cancidas 50 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cancidas 50 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cancidas 50 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Cancidas 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cancidas may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cancidas, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cancidas 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cancidas can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Cancidas 50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cancidas is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cancidas 50 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cancidas on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cancidas 50 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Cancidas without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cancidas 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cancidas 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cancidas 50 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cancidas 50 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cancidas 50 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cancidas 50 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cancidas 50 Injection
It is safe to take Cancidas 50 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cancidas 50 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cancidas 50 Injection.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 289-290
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 790
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cancidas® (caspofungin acetate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Caspofungin Myx™ (caspofungin acetate)
