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Canditz, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Canditz have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Canditz. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Canditz have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Canditz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Canditz's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Canditz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Canditz related warnings section.
Canditz is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Canditz contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Canditz with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Canditz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Canditz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Canditz is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Canditz safe for pregnant women?
Canditz may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Canditz, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Canditz safe during breastfeeding?
Canditz should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Canditz on the Kidneys?
Canditz rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Canditz on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Canditz on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Canditz on the Heart?
Canditz is rarely harmful for the heart.
Canditz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canditz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canditz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Canditz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Canditz, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Canditz can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Canditz is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Canditz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Canditz
Taking Canditz with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canditz
Taking Canditz with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Canditz is a brand name of Itraconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungals. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, and creams. It is used to treat fungal infections.
Discontinuation of Canditz on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Canditz does not cause cancer, infact, clinical evidence shows that it has an anti-neoplastic (anti-cancer) activity and synergistic action with other chemotherapeutic agents (agents used in cancer treatment).
Yes, Canditz can cause high blood pressure. As per research, patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension are more vulnerable to the congestive heart failure.
Yes, Canditz is known to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795