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Cancidas Information

Cancidas, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Cancidas have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Cancidas depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Cancidas side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cancidas are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Cancidas's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Cancidas related warnings talks about Cancidas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cancidas contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Cancidas have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Cancidas, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Cancidas Benefits & Uses

Cancidas is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cancidas Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 17 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cancidas Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cancidas safe for pregnant women?


    Cancidas may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cancidas, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Cancidas safe during breastfeeding?


    Cancidas may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Cancidas, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Cancidas.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Cancidas on the Kidneys?


    Using Cancidas does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cancidas on the Liver?


    Cancidas has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cancidas on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Cancidas for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Cancidas with Other Drugs

Cancidas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Cancidas Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cancidas unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cancidas

  • Is this Cancidas habit forming or addictive?


    Cancidas does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cancidas as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Cancidas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Cancidas for mental disorders.

    No

Cancidas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cancidas


    Taking Cancidas with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cancidas


    Information about the interaction of Cancidas and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 289-290

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 790

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cancidas® (caspofungin acetate)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Caspofungin Myx™ (caspofungin acetate)

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