Canidula 100 Injection belongs to the class of medicines called antifungals used to treat invasive candidiasis. Invasive candidiasis is a type of fungal infection of the blood or other internal organs caused by yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. 

Canidula 100 Injection contains Anidulafungin, which works by preventing the normal development of fungal cell walls by making them fragile or unable to grow. Thus, Canidula 100 Injection kills fungus and helps to treat fungal infection.

Canidula 100 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Canidula 100 Injection may cause common side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia (low blood potassium), headache, vomiting, or difficulty breathing. Most of these side effects of Canidula 100 Injection gradually resolve over time and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Anidulafungin, caspofungin, or any other medicines. Canidula 100 Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are of childbearing age, effective contraception should be used. If you are a nursing mother, take your doctor’s advice before receiving Canidula 100 Injection.

Canidula 100 Injection contains Anidulafungin, an antifungal drug which prevents the normal development of fungal cell walls by making them fragile or unable to grow. Thus, Canidula 100 Injection kills fungus and helps to treat fungal infections of blood or other internal organs.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Hypokalaemia (low blood potassium)
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Difficulty breathing

If you are allergic to Anidulafungin, caspofungin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Canidula 100 Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are of childbearing age, effective contraception should be used. If you are a nursing mother, take your doctor’s advice before receiving Canidula 100 Injection. If you develop liver problems during your treatment with Canidula 100 Injection, your doctor may monitor you more closely for liver function.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions found.

• Keep your hands clean.
• Look for signs of early infection, such as pain or redness where a catheter or IV enters your body.
• Be sure that anyone who touches you washes their hands first, including healthcare workers, as washing hands can prevent the spread of germs.

Invasive candidiasis: It is a type of serious fungal infection that can affect blood, brain, heart, bones, eyes, and other parts of the body. It is caused by yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. The most common symptoms include fever and chills that do not improve after antibiotic treatment for suspected bacterial infections. Other symptoms can develop if the infection spreads to other parts of the body, such as the brain, heart, bones, eyes, or joints.