INTRODUCTION ABOUT CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE

CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE is used to manage fungal infections in the body. It contains a medicine called Itraconazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus that causes these infections.

Fungal infections, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungus that can affect people of all age groups. People with injuries and a suppressed immune system are more susceptible to fungal infections. 

Patients with kidney or liver problems and heart problems such as heart failure should use CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE with caution. It is not recommended for use in patients when the immune system is not functioning well, or they have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 

Do not take any medicine without consulting your doctor while on management with CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE, especially medicines given to manage indigestion or stomach ulcers. If the duration of the management with CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE is more than a month, your doctor will advise you to take some blood tests to monitor your liver function. 

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless advised by the doctor, and it is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age; however, your child’s doctor may advise them in special cases. 

CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE is normally not recommended for use in elderly patients; however, your doctor may prescribe them in special cases. The common side effects of taking CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE are stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. 

USES OF CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE

• Fungal infections of the body

HOW CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE WORKS

CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE works by managing the fungal growth by blocking the production of enzymes responsible for the growth of fungal cells. This inhibition results in breakage of cell membranes and fungal cell abnormalities, finally leading to alterations in membrane-based activity of fungus. These lead to fungal cell death and management of further fungal growth. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take this medicine as advised by your physician.
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE

COMMON

• stomach pain, nausea
• headache

Stop taking CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reaction (signs include swelling of the lips, face, throat, tongue, or other parts of the body, rash, hives, and severe irritation of the skin)
• tingling, numbness, and weakness in the limbs
• liver problems (singles include severe lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, stomach pain, muscle weakness, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine, pale stools, and hair loss)

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used to manage allergies or hay fever, Ex. terfenadine, astemizole, ebastine, mizolastine
• medicines used to lower blood cholesterol levels Ex. atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
• medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat Ex. quinidine, disopyramide, dronedarone, or dofetilide
• medicines used to manage chest pain and high blood pressure Ex. bepridil, lercanidipine, ivabradine, ranolazine, nisoldipine, aliskiren, nadolol, digoxin, cilostazol dihydropyridines such as amlodipine, felodipine, and verapamil
• medicines used to manage migraine headaches Ex. dihydroergotamine, eletriptan, ergotamine
• medicines used to manage drug abuse Ex. levacetylmethadol and methadone
• medicines used to manage digestive problems Ex. cisapride
• colchicine (used to manage gout)
• medicines used to manage fluid accumulation, Ex. Eplerenone
• medicines used after labour Ex. ergometrine, methylergometrine
• medicine used to manage malaria Ex. halofantrine
• medicines used to manage cancer Ex. irinotecan, bortezomib, busulphan, docetaxel, erlotinib, ixabepilone, trimetrexate, axitinib, dabrafenib, dasatinib, ibrutinib, lapatinib, nilotinib, sunitinib, and trabectedin
• medicines used as blood thinners Ex. dabigatran, ticagrelor, rivaroxaban, warfarin
• medicines used to manage mental illness Ex. quetiapine, pimozide, lurasidone, aripiprazole, haloperidol, perospirone, ramelteon, risperidone, reboxetine, and sertindole
• medicines used to manage urinary bladder disorders Ex. darifenacin, tamsulosin, fesoterodine, imidafenacin, solifenacin, and tolterodine
• medicines used to manage anxiety Ex. midazolam, triazolam, buspirone, alprazolam, brotizolam
• medicines used after an organ transplant Ex. everolimus, ciclesonide, temsirolimus, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, sirolimus
• medicines used to relive pain Ex. fentanyl, alfentanil, buprenorphine, oxycodone
• medicines used to manage inflammation or asthma Ex. salmeterol, methylprednisolone, fluticasone, budesonide, dexamethasone
• medicines used to manage erection problems Ex. vardenafil, sildenafil and tadalafil
• medicines used to manage indigestion, stomach ulcers, or heartburn Ex. Pantoprazole, omeprazole
• medicines used to manage HIV infection Ex. ritonavir, darunavir, indinavir, fosamprenavir, saquinivir
• medicines used to manage bacterial infections Ex. ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin
• medicines used to manage tuberculosis Ex. rifampicin, rifabutin, or isoniazid
• medicines used to manage epilepsy Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital
• St. John’s Wort (used to manage depression)
• medicines used to manage eczema Ex. alitretinoin
• medicines used to manage vomiting Ex. aprepitant, domperidone
• medicines used to manage excess thyroid hormone secretion Ex. cinacalcet
• medicines used to manage low sodium blood levels Ex. mozavaptan or tolvaptan
• medicines used to manage worms Ex. praziquantel
• medicines used to manage high blood sugar Ex. Repaglinide, saxagliptin
• medicines used to relive inflammation and pain Ex. meloxicam

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CANDIFORCE 100MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. 

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