candidal 50mg injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
โ ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is candidal 50mg injection used for?
candidal 50mg injection (Caspofungin (50mg)) is used to treat OTHERS. It contains Caspofungin (50mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Caspofungin (50mg)
- Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
๐ candidal 50mg injection Uses & Benefits
- is an antifungal medication.
- It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
- It kills the fungi that cause infections and thus provides relief.Candidal 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional.
- Kindly do not self administer.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Your liver function should be monitored regularly during treatment.It may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea.
- You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling" itemprop="relatedLink">swelling or redness.
- Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
- Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Caspofungin (50mg) |
| Brand Name | candidal 50mg injection |
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OTHERS |
| Action Class | Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take candidal 50mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of candidal 50mg injection
- Chills
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.