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Candistat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule, Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Candistat have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Candistat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Candistat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Candistat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Candistat's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Candistat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Candistat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Candistat contraindications section.
Additionally, Candistat may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Candistat is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Candistat 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
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Is the use of Candistat safe for pregnant women?
Candistat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Candistat again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Candistat safe during breastfeeding?
Candistat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Candistat on the Kidneys?
Candistat has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Candistat on the Liver?
Candistat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Candistat on the Heart?
Candistat is rarely harmful for the heart.
Candistat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candistat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candistat habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Candistat is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Candistat you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Candistat should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Candistat in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Candistat
Taking Candistat with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candistat
Taking Candistat with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Candistat and terbinafine can be taken together because combination therapy provides a broad spectrum of coverage against fungal infections.
Candistat is a brand name of Itraconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungals. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, and creams. It is used to treat fungal infections.
Yes, Candistat can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
No, Candistat capsule should not be opened, crushed, chewed, or broken. Capsules do not produce the desired effects and may produce adverse effects when opened or crushed. So it is better to swallow the whole capsule.
Yes, Candistat is known to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795