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Canzika, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Canzika has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Canzika. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Canzika side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Canzika normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Canzika is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Canzika related warnings talks about Canzika's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Canzika since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Canzika are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Canzika have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Canzika, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Canzika 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(Female) |
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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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Is the use of Canzika safe for pregnant women?
Canzika shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Canzika safe during breastfeeding?
Canzika does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Canzika on the Kidneys?
Canzika may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Canzika on the Liver?
Canzika may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Canzika on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Canzika on the heart have been reported.
Canzika should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canzika unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canzika habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Canzika is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Canzika, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Canzika can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Canzika is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Canzika in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Canzika
Taking Canzika with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canzika
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Canzika with alcohol.
Yes, Canzika safe for babies. It is used to treat several types of fungal diseases in infants. However, it is best to inform the doctor if your baby experiences any allergic symptoms after using this medication.
Yes, Canzika can treat balanitis (inflammation on the upper skin of penis). As per research, it has been found that medicine is safe and effective in the treatment of balanitis.
Rarely, Canzika can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Canzika has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.
No, Canzika is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
Yes, Canzika is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
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; Diflucan® (fluconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 793-794