canidula injection - Anidulafungin (100mg) medicine

canidula injection

4.7 (18 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Gufic Bioscience Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is canidula injection used for?

Andulfa 100mg Injection (Anidulafungin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Anidulafungin (100mg), which Inhibits fungal cell wall synthesis by blocking (1,3)-beta-D-glucan synthase.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Anidulafungin
  • Manufacturer: Gufic Bioscience Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š canidula injection Uses & Benefits

Invasive candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, candidemia.

Off-label uses: Aspergillosis, Empirical antifungal therapy

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Anidulafungin
Brand NameAndulfa 100mg Injection
ManufacturerGufic Bioscience Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassFungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)
Route of AdministrationIntravenous infusion.
StorageStore at 2-8ยฐC; protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionIntravenous administration results in complete bioavailability.
DistributionWidely distributed into tissues, including lungs and liver.
Protein Binding>99% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismSlowly degraded by non-enzymatic chemical degradation to inactive metabolites.
Half-LifeApproximately 24-26 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily in feces (30%) and urine (<10% unchanged).
Bioavailability100% (intravenous).
Onset of ActionRapid, within hours.
Peak Plasma TimeEnd of infusion.
Duration of ActionLong, due to long half-life.

How It Works

Inhibits fungal cell wall synthesis by blocking (1,3)-beta-D-glucan synthase.

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to (1,3)-beta-D-glucan synthase
2Inhibits synthesis of (1,3)-beta-D-glucan
3Disrupts fungal cell wall integrity

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take canidula injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of canidula injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Phlebitis

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Anaphylaxis
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Pancreatitis
  • Seizures
  • QT prolongation

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Cyclosporine Major Increased risk of hepatotoxicity
Tacrolimus Major Increased nephrotoxicity risk
Sirolimus Major Increased risk of toxicity
Rifampin Moderate Reduced anidulafungin efficacy
Warfarin Minor Possible increased INR

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Cyclosporine
  • Tacrolimus
  • Sirolimus

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Rifampin
  • Phenytoin
  • Carbamazepine

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Midazolam

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to anidulafungin or any excipient.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests, renal function, signs of infusion reactions.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Unknown; caution advised.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote.

โฐ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as possible; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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