Caspofungin (70mg)
Candidal 70mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment.Candidal 70mg Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Candidal
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Candidal 70mg Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Candidal 70mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Candidal 70mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Candidal 70mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether Candidal 70mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Candidal 70mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Candidal 70mg Injection is recommended.
Candidal 70mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Candidal 70mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Candidal 70mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
Candidal 70mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Yes, Candidal 70mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Candidal 70mg Injection should be administered as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Candidal 70mg Injection.
Candidal 70mg Injection targets an essential component of the outermost layer (cell wall) of the fungus, called beta-(1,3)-D-glucan. This component is present in the Aspergillus species and Candida species but not present in mammalian cells. Candidal 70mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Candidal 70mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Candidal 70mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
