Candipoz 300mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Posaconazole (300mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Azoles {Triazoles} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 599 |
FAQ
How is Candipoz 300mg administered?
Candipoz 300mg is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor 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 Candipoz 300mg.
What is Candipoz 300mg and what is it used for?
Candipoz 300mg belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used to treat serious infections caused by various types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida, in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Candipoz 300mg is majorly prescribed to severely immunocompromised patients in cases of cancer or those undergoing blood transfusion or chemotherapy.
What are the side effects of Candipoz 300mg?
Some of the common side effects of Candipoz 300mg are cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. However, these are usually not bothersome and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if any of thes side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.
Is Candipoz 300mg effective?
Candipoz 300mg 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 Candipoz 300mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if you forget to take Candipoz Injection?
If you miss a dose of Candipoz 300mg, consult your doctor.
Candipoz 300mg Injection Reviews
Candipoz 300mg 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.
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.
How Candipoz 300mg Injection Works
Candipoz 300mg is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.
How to Use Candipoz 300mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Candipoz 300mg Injection
- In Severe fungal infections: Candipoz 300mg 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.
Uses of Candipoz 300mg Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Candipoz 300mg Injection Side Effects
- Fever
- Nausea
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Rigors
- Anorectal discomfort
- Headache
- Taste change
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Nosebleeds
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Increased calcium level in blood
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Urinary tract infection
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Low blood platelets
- Dizziness
- Decreased appetite
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Swelling of legs
- Breathlessness
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Itching
- High blood pressure
- Diarrhea
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Candipoz 300mg 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, which may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Candipoz 300mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Candipoz 300mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Candipoz 300mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Candipoz 300mg is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Candipoz 300mg 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 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Candipoz 300mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Candipoz 300mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Your doctor has prescribed Candipoz 300mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- 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.
- It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
References
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- Posaconazole. Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2005 [revised 6 Jul. 2018].
- 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.
- 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.
- Posaconazole. White House Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co.; 2015.