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Canshield 50mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Canshield 50mg Injection is a product of BDR Pharmaceuticals Intl Pvt. Ltd.

Composition: Caspofungin (50mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 17531.25

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All Details About Canshield 50mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Canshield 50mg Injection

Description:

Canshield 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause these infections and thus provides relief.

Canshield 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Compassionately do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment.

Canshield 50mg Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, 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.

Uses:

  • Severe fungal infections

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Canshield

  • Chills
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Rash

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Canshield 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Canshield 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Canshield 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Canshield 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Canshield 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Canshield 50mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Canshield 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Canshield 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Canshield 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Canshield 50mg Injection used to treat?

Canshield 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).

Is Canshield 50mg Injection an antibiotic?

Affirmative, Canshield 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.

How is Canshield 50mg Injection administered?

Canshield 50mg Injection should be administered as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Canshield 50mg Injection.

What does Canshield 50mg Injection target?

Canshield 50mg Injection targets an essential component of the outermost layer (cell wall) of the fungus, called beta-(1,3)-D-glucan. This component is present in the Aspergillus species and Franka species but not present in mammalian cells. Canshield 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.

Is Canshield 50mg Injection effective?

Canshield 50mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Canshield 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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