Candiforce 200 mg is an antifungal medication that is used to treat fungal and yeast infections affecting skin, mucosal lining, nails or systemic areas of the body. The active ingredient of the capsule is Itraconazole, a triazole antifungal. It usually works by inhibiting the growth of fungi that are responsible for causing the infection.
KEY FEATURES
| About Candiforce 200 mg |
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| Drug class: Triazole Antifungal |
| Chemical class: Azole |
| Product details | |
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| Active Ingredient | Itraconazole |
| Inactive Ingredients |
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| Dosage Form | Capsules |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Packaging | Blister Pack |
| Pack size | 10*10 |
| Strength | 200 mg |
| Used for | Fungal infections |
| Approximate Onset of action | Within 5 hours |
| Duration of action | 16-28 hours |
| Manufacturer | Mankind Pharma Ltd. |
| Shelf life | 24 months after the manufacturing date |
| Storage Instructions | Store at room temperature between 68℉ to 77℉ away from sunlight and moisture |
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Candiforce 200 mg consists of Itraconzole which is a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal that inhibits the fungal enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase. This blocks the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol which is an essential component of the cell membrane. Due to the blockage of conversion there is increased membrane permeability, cell leakage and cell death.
USES
Candiforce 200 mg is used to treat the following yeast and fungal infections:
- Skin and nail infections
- Mouth and Throat infections
- Lung and Body infections
DOSAGE
The general recommended dosage is 200 mg by mouth twice daily. The maximum dose is 600 mg daily. Use the medication as and when prescribed by the healthcare provider.
SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects:
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Runny nose
- Changes in taste
- Muscle or joint pain
Serious side effects:
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
- Shortness of breath
- Sudden weight gain
- Unusual fatigue
- Temporary or permanent hearing loss
- Skin rashes
- Hives
- Pale stools
INTERACTIONS
Medications that should not be taken with Candiforce 200 mg are:
- Statins such as Lovastatin and Simvastatin.
- Heart and blood pressure drugs such as Quinidine, Disopyramide, Felodipine, etc.
- Sedatives and mental health drugs such as oral midazolam, triazolam, Lurasidone, etc.
- Some other medications such as methadone, ergot alkaloids, cisapride.
Medications that reduce Itraconazole levels are:
- Proton pump inhibitors, antacids and H2 blockers
- Rifampin, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin
Medications that might require dose adjustments:
- Anticoagulants (e.g. Warfarin)
- Immunosuppressants (e.g. Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus)
- HIV and TB medications
PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS
- Avoid the medication if you are allergic to itraconazole or any other inactive ingredients.
- Do not use the medication while pregnant as it can cause fetal harm to the baby.
- Extra precaution is advised in patients with extreme kidney problems.
- Grape fruit juice may alter the serum levels of Itraconazole.
- Itraconazole may cause dizziness or blurred vision so do not drive or use machineries until you know how the medication works for you.
- Use with caution while breastfeeding as it can be excreted in breast milk in trace amounts.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
CONCLUSION
Candiforce 200 mg is an antifungal medication consisting of Itraconazole. The common side effects associated with the medication are headache, stomach pain, constipation, runny nose, etc. The medication should be used only under medical supervision.
alex –
This capsule worked well for my fungal infection and I noticed improvement within a few days.