Candipoz 300mg Injection
Candipoz 300mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Candipoz 300mg Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Candipoz 300mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Candipoz 300mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Do not self-administer this medicine. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction and signs of liver problems such as yellowing of eyes, dark urine, and stomach problems. Get emergency help if this happens.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver, and potassium level by testing your blood. This medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
03Uses
Severe fungal infections
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Candipoz 300mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Candipoz Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Candipoz 300mg Injection, consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Severe fungal infections
Candipoz 300mg Injection is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat severe infections in severely immunocompromised patients, cancer patients, and those undergoing blood transfusion. It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
08Side Effects
Increased calcium level in blood
Urinary tract infection
Headache
Rash
Decreased appetite
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Dizziness
Electrolyte imbalance
Fatigue
Fever
Decreased potassium level in blood
Increased liver enzymes
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Sleepiness
Taste change
Weakness
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
High blood pressure
Anorectal discomfort
Increased glucose level in blood
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Nausea
Diarrhea
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Low blood platelets
Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
Vomiting
Cough
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Indigestion
Nosebleeds
Rigors
Swelling of legs
Breathlessness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Candipoz 300mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Candipoz 300mg 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Candipoz 300mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Candipoz 300mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Candipoz 300mg Injection, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Candipoz 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Candipoz 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Candipoz 300mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Candipoz 300mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Candipoz 300mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Candipoz 300mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Your doctor has prescribed Candipoz 300mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
References
Sources and references
Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1581-82.
Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1135-36.
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