Canditral 200 Mg
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule is an antifungal which is used to treat a variety of infections caused by fungi in lungs, mouth, and throat. Take this capsule with food for better absorption.
Drug = Itraconazole
Strength = 200 Mg
Manufacture = Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
How to Take
Itraconazole oral solution is usually taken on an empty stomach once or twice a day for 1 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer.
Dosage
Canditral 200 Capsule
Canditral 100 Capsule
Side Effects
Convulsions
Dry mouth
Irregular heartbeat
Increased thirst
Abdominal pain
Decreased urine output
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Nervousness
Weight gain
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
Trouble sleeping
Acid or sour stomach
Heartburn
Warning
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule may increase the liver enzyme levels and can cause hepatitis and jaundice. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary at the time of initiation of the treatment. Discontinue the medicine if symptoms worsen.
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule may cause Arrhythmia and QT Prolongation especially in the patients with existing heart disease. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary. Do not use medicines that can increase the risk of Arrhythmia.
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule may cause transient or permanent hearing loss when taken with quinidine. Close monitoring of any symptoms of any hearing problem is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if symptoms persist.
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule should be used with caution in the patients with cystic fibrosis. Switch to alternate treatment if this medicine is not responding.
Absorption of Canditral 200 Mg Capsule is higher in acidic conditions. Do not take any medicines that can alter gastric acid content.
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule may cause weakness, numbness, and pain in hands and feet. Discontinue the treatment if these symptoms appear.
Uses
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule is used in the treatment of blastomycosis which is a fungal infection that can affect skin, bones, and joints. The infection is caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis.
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Histoplasmosis, a fungal infection that can affect the lungs and other parts of the body. The infection is caused by Histoplasma capsulatum.
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis which is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus. The infection affects the lungs or the immune system.
Canditral 200 Mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis which is a fungal infection caused by Candida. It affects the mouth or throat.