Canducid 50 Injection
Canducid 50 MG Description
Canducid Powder For Infusion is an antifungal medication. It contains caspofungin as the active substance. Canducid Powder For Infusion is used to treat serious fungal infections in your tissues or o
rgans (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults. It is also used for the treatment of suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic. This medicine will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it. Before starting Canducid Powder For Infusion, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹7459.87 |
You Save | ₹1017.26 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Caspofungin(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Fungal infections |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea |
Therapy | ANTI-FUNGAL |
Uses of Canducid 50 MG
- Canducid Powder For Infusion is used for the treatment of serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults. ...
- It is also used to treat suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic.
Contraindications of Canducid 50 MG
Side effects of Canducid 50 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
Precautions and Warnings of Canducid 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are allergic to any other medicines.
- You have had liver problems.
- You are already taking cyclosporine (used to help prevent organ transplant rejection or to suppress your immune system).
- You have had any other medical problems.
- You develop signs and symptoms like unexplained widespread skin pain, red or purple rash that spreads and blisters on your skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals after using this medicine....
Mode of Action of Canducid 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Canducid 50 MG
- Canducid Powder For Infusion will be given by your doctor or nurse.
- Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.
Interactions of Canducid 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Canducid Powder For Infusion works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking cyclosporine or tacrolimus (used to help prevent organ transplant rejection or to suppress your immune system), some HIV medicines such as efavirenz or nevirapine, phenytoin or carbamazepine (used for the treatment of fits/seizures), dexamethasone (a steroid used for the treatment of inflammations) and rifampicin (an antibiotic)....
Storage and disposal of Canducid 50 MG
- Store Canducid Powder For Infusion in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Canducid 50 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Canducid Powder For Infusion used for?
- Canducid Powder For Infusion is used for the treatment of serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults. ...
- It is also used to treat suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic.
Q: How Canducid Powder For Infusion works?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Caspofungin 70 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Caspofungin 70 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
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