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Candidal 70 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Candidal 70 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Candidal 70 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Candidal 70 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Candidal 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.
Candidal 70 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Candidal 70 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Candidal 70 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Candidal 70 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Candidal 70 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Candidal 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 Candidal 70 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 70 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 70 Injection on the Kidneys?
Candidal is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Candidal 70 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Candidal on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Candidal 70 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Candidal without any fear of damage to the heart.
Candidal 70 Injection 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 70 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candidal 70 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Candidal 70 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Candidal 70 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Candidal 70 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Candidal 70 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Candidal 70 Injection
Taking Candidal 70 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candidal 70 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Candidal 70 Injection 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
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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)