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Cancidas 70 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Cancidas 70 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cancidas 70 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cancidas 70 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cancidas 70 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cancidas 70 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cancidas 70 Injection related warnings talks about Cancidas 70 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Cancidas 70 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Cancidas 70 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cancidas 70 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cancidas 70 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 70 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 70 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 70 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cancidas is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cancidas 70 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cancidas on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cancidas 70 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 70 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cancidas 70 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cancidas 70 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 70 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cancidas 70 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cancidas 70 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cancidas 70 Injection
It is safe to take Cancidas 70 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cancidas 70 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cancidas 70 Injection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 289-290
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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)