Candidal
Candidal Products are primarily used for
Severe fungal infections
About Candidal Products
Uses of Candidal Products
Caspofungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
Candidal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Candidal are Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash.
How Candidal Products work
Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering. Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Patient Concerns about Candidal Products
Frequently asked questions about Candidal Products
Frequently asked questions about Caspofungin
Q. What is Candidal 50mg Injection used to treat?
Candidal 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Candidal 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Candidal 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Candidal 50mg Injection administered?
Candidal 50mg 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 50mg Injection.
Q. What does Candidal 50mg Injection target?
Candidal 50mg 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 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Q. Is Candidal 50mg Injection effective?
Candidal 50mg 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 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Products for Candidal
Candidal 50mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹9850
Not Available
Candidal 70mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹9850
Not Available