Candifast SB 65 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Itraconazole |
| Company | Everest pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis
- Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Treatment of pityriasis versicolor
- Treatment of tinea pedis
- Treatment of tinea cruris
- Treatment of tinea corporis
- Treatment of tinea manuum
- Treatment of onychomycosis
- Treatment of histoplasmosis
- Treatment of systemic candidiasis
- Treatment of aspergillosis
- Treatment of cryptococcosis
- Maintenance therapy in AIDS patients
- Prevention of fungal infection during prolonged neutropenia
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of Cytochrome P-450 dependent enzymes
- Impairment of biosynthesis of ergosterol
- Abnormalities in permeability
- Abnormal cell wall formation
- Accumulation of intracellular lipids
- Enhanced bioavailability with SUBA (Super Bio-available) technology
- Broad spectrum of activity
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosages for non-systemic and systemic fungal disease
- Varied dosages for specific conditions
Interaction
- Concurrent use restrictions with terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, oral midazolam, triazolam, rifampin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, digoxin, calcium channel blockers
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug or any ingredient in the formulation
- Severe hepatic disease
- Concurrent use with rifampin
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Raised liver enzymes
- Menstrual disorders
- Allergic reactions
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hypokalaemia
- Oedema
- Hair loss
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Impaired absorption with reduced gastric acidity
- Administration after a full meal
- Monitoring of liver function during continuous treatment
- Caution in cases of hepatitis and jaundice
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Cool & dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
Common Questions
- Duration of effect
- Onset of action
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings
- Habit forming
- Quick tips for usage