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compositionComposition:ANIDULAFUNGIN-100MG
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Andulgin Injection 1's

Andulgin Injection is used to treat invasive candidiasis (a type of fungal infection). It contains Anidulafungin, which works by preventing the normal development of fungal cell walls by making them fragile or unable to grow. Thus, it kills fungus and helps to treat fungal infections. Common side effects of this medication may include nausea, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia (low blood potassium), headache, vomiting, or difficulty breathing.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

ANIDULAFUNGIN-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Andulgin Injection

Andulgin 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. 

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

Andulgin Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Andulgin 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 Andulgin 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. Andulgin 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 Andulgin Injection.

Uses of Andulgin Injection

Andulgin Injection is used in the treatment of Invasive candidiasis. The detailed uses of Andulgin Injection are as follows:

  • Candidemia: Andulgin Injection helps to treat Candidemia, bloodstream infections caused by Candida.
  • Invasive Candidiasis: Andulgin Injection helps in the treatment of infections in internal organs such as the liver, spleen, or kidneys.
  • Esophageal Candidiasis: Andulgin Injection helps in treating fungal infection of the esophagus (in adults).
  • Intra-abdominal Candida Infections: Andulgin Injection is used to treat infections such as abscesses or peritonitis.

Key Benefits

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

Side effects of Andulgin Injection
Managing Medication-Triggered UTIs: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the UTI symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or consider alternative medications or dosages that may reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help flush out bacteria. Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine, which can exacerbate UTI symptoms.
  • Urinate when you feel the need rather than holding it in. This can help prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Consider cranberry supplements: Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by preventing bacterial adhesion.
  • Monitor UTI symptoms and report any changes to your doctor.
  • If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed and complete the full course.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
  • Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Andulgin Injection will be administered by a nurse or doctor.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Andulgin Injection Works

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

Consult your doctor

The interaction of alcohol with Andulgin Injection is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is unknown how Andulgin Injection affects pregnant women. Therefore, it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Andulgin Injection.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown how Andulgin Injection affects breastfeeding women. Therefore, take your doctor’s advice before receiving Andulgin Injection while breast-feeding.

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Driving

Caution

The effect of Andulgin Injection on driving is unknown. Drive only if you are alert after taking Andulgin Injection.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Andulgin Injection in patients with liver problems, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Andulgin Injection in patients with kidney problems, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Children

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Andulgin Injection for children, please consult a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before receiving Andulgin Injection if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Andulgin Injection if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Andulgin Injection to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Andulgin Injection if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Andulgin Injection

Since Andulgin Injection is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Andulgin Injection to start to work: Andulgin Injection ideally shows its action within 1 hour after administration. The time for which the effects of Andulgin Injection last: The duration of action for Andulgin Injection is unknown.

What if you forget to take Andulgin Injection

As this medicine is administered in a hospital by your healthcare professional, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you have any concerns, contact your doctor.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Andulgin Injection out of the sight and reach of children. • Cold chain - To be stored in cold places at 2ºC to 8ºC.
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Keep Refrigerated. Do not freeze.Prepaid payment required.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Anidulafungin, caspofungin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Andulgin 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 Andulgin Injection. If you develop liver problems during your treatment with Andulgin Injection, your doctor may monitor you more closely for liver function.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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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.

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIFUNGALS]

FAQs

Andulgin Injection is used to treat Invasive candidiasis.

Andulgin Injection contains Anidulafungin, which works by preventing the normal development of fungal cell walls by making them fragile or unable to grow. Thus, Andulgin Injection kills fungus and helps to treat fungal infections of blood or other internal organs.

Invasive candidiasis is not contagious. However, the yeast itself can travel from person to person and on surfaces. It can be spread through healthcare workers' hands or contaminated medical devices.

Andulgin Injection may cause headache as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

The common side effect of Andulgin Injection nausea, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia (low blood potassium), headache, vomiting, or difficulty breathing. Most of these side effects of Andulgin Injection gradually resolve over time and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

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Author Details

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Written By

  • Veda Maddala

    M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

  • Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

    MPharma., PhD

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

E-11, Moti Nagar , New Delhi-110015
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