Canditral 100 Mg Capsule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Canditral 100 Mg Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule. 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 Canditral 100 Mg Capsule have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule 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.
Canditral 100 Mg Capsule's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Canditral 100 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Canditral 100 Mg Capsule related warnings section.
Canditral 100 Mg Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Canditral 100 Mg Capsule in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Canditral 100 Mg Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Canditral 100 Mg Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Canditral 100 Mg Capsule 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Canditral 100 Mg Capsule is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Canditral may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Canditral, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Canditral may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Canditral should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Canditral on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Canditral has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Side effects of Canditral rarely affect the heart.
Canditral 100 Mg Capsule 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 Canditral 100 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canditral 100 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Canditral 100 Mg Capsule is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Canditral 100 Mg Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Canditral 100 Mg Capsule only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Canditral 100 Mg Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Canditral 100 Mg Capsule
You can take Canditral 100 Mg Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canditral 100 Mg Capsule
Taking Canditral 100 Mg Capsule with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Canditral 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.
Yes, Canditral can cause high blood pressure. As per research, patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension are more vulnerable to the congestive heart failure.
No, usually Canditral does not cause nephrotoxicity. However, patients suffering from kidney disorders should take precaution before taking this medicine and get there kidney function test's (KFT) done to ensure proper functioning of the kidney's.
Canditral is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to apply or take this drug orally without recommendation.
Take Canditral as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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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
