Canditz 200 Capsule

Canditz 200 Capsule is an antifungal medicine that contains itraconazole 200 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the triazole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, nails, mouth, lungs, and other parts of the body when a doctor decides it is appropriate. Canditz 200 Capsule is a higher-strength capsule, so it is typically chosen when the prescribed regimen calls for 200 mg dosing rather than a lower-strength capsule. Because itraconazole can interact with many medicines, it should be used only under a clinician’s guidance.

How it works: Itraconazole works by blocking a substance fungi need to build their cell membrane, which weakens the fungus and helps stop it from growing. In capsule form, Canditz 200 Capsule is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to treat fungal infections throughout the body as prescribed.

Canditz 200 Capsule provides 200 mg of itraconazole in one capsule, which is a higher-strength option than lower-dose itraconazole capsules. This strength may be selected when a doctor wants fewer capsules per dose, a specific treatment schedule, or a regimen matched to a patient’s infection and response. It is not meant to be started or adjusted on your own.

• fungal infections of the skin
• fungal nail infections
• oral or throat yeast infections
• systemic fungal infections
• certain fungal lung infections

• Swallow Canditz 200 Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because 200 mg capsules are often used in specific schedules rather than casually repeated doses.
• Take the capsule with food if your doctor or pharmacist instructs you to do so, since food can help absorption for itraconazole capsules.
• If you take antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors, ask your pharmacist how to separate them from Canditz 200 Capsule because stomach acid affects absorption.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up a missed dose; follow your prescriber’s instructions for the next scheduled dose.
• Use the full course even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.

Each Canditz 200 Capsule contains 200 mg of itraconazole. How often it is taken depends on the infection being treated; some regimens use it once daily, while others use different schedules, so your doctor determines the exact dose and duration. Do not take more than prescribed, because the maximum daily amount depends on the treatment plan and your clinician’s directions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Itraconazole may include:

• nausea
• stomach pain or indigestion
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• swelling or bloating

• Canditz 200 Capsule is a higher-strength itraconazole capsule, so it should only be used when a clinician has reviewed the diagnosis and dosing plan.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of abnormal heart rhythm before taking this medicine.
• Do not use itraconazole with certain medicines that can cause dangerous heart rhythm problems or make itraconazole levels unsafe.
• Alcohol may worsen stomach upset or liver strain, so ask your clinician whether it is safe for you.
• This medicine can cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding require medical review because itraconazole may not be appropriate for everyone.
• If you take medicines that reduce stomach acid, absorption of Canditz 200 Capsule may be reduced and your prescriber may need to adjust the plan.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• some statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• certain heart rhythm medicines and antiarrhythmics
• benzodiazepines such as midazolam or triazolam
• acid-reducing medicines including proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and antacids

Store Canditz 200 Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.