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Candidal is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Candidal have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Candidal is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Candidal have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Candidal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Candidal has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Candidal related warnings talks about Candidal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Candidal have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Candidal with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Candidal, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Candidal 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 Candidal safe for pregnant women?
Candidal can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Candidal right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Candidal safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Candidal. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Candidal on the Kidneys?
Candidal is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Candidal on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Candidal on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Candidal on the Heart?
You can take Candidal without any fear of damage to the heart.
Candidal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candidal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candidal habit forming or addictive?
Candidal is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Candidal you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Candidal is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Candidal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Candidal
Taking Candidal with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candidal
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Candidal and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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
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)