Cancigin 70 Injection Information

Cancigin 70 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cancigin 70 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Cancigin 70 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cancigin 70 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cancigin 70 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cancigin 70 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cancigin 70 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cancigin 70 Injection related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cancigin 70 Injection contraindications section.

Additionally, Cancigin 70 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cancigin 70 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Cancigin Benefits & Uses
Cancigin Dosage & How to Take
Cancigin Side Effects
Cancigin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cancigin with Other Drugs
Cancigin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cancigin
Cancigin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cancigin 70 Injection Benefits & Uses

Cancigin 70 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection

Other Benefits

Peritonitis

Cancigin 70 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 17 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cancigin 70 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Cancigin 70 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cancigin. It is best to stop taking Cancigin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Cancigin 70 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Cancigin. Immediately discontinue Cancigin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cancigin 70 Injection on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Cancigin on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cancigin 70 Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Cancigin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cancigin 70 Injection on the Heart?

Cancigin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cancigin 70 Injection with Other Drugs

Cancigin 70 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cancigin 70 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cancigin 70 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Cancigin 70 Injection

Is this Cancigin 70 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cancigin 70 Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cancigin 70 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Cancigin 70 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cancigin 70 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cancigin 70 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cancigin 70 Injection

Taking Cancigin 70 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cancigin 70 Injection

Information about the interaction of Cancigin 70 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

Cancigin 70 Injection