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Candidal 50 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Candidal 50 Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Candidal 50 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Candidal 50 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Candidal 50 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Candidal 50 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Candidal 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Candidal 50 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Candidal 50 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Candidal 50 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Candidal 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 Candidal 50 Injection 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 50 Injection 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 50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Candidal is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Candidal 50 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Candidal on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Candidal 50 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Candidal without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candidal 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candidal 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Candidal 50 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Candidal 50 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Candidal 50 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Candidal 50 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Candidal 50 Injection
Taking Candidal 50 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candidal 50 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Candidal 50 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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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)
