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Capsain 50mg Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)
Capsain 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.
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General Information

Contains

Caspofungin (50mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Capsain 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly 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.

Capsain 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 of Capsain Injection

  • Severe fungal infections

Side effects of Capsain Injection

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
Common side effects of Capsain
  • Chills
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Rash

How to use Capsain Injection

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

How Capsain Injection works

Capsain 50mg Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

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Quick tips

  • Capsain 50mg Injection is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Capsain 50mg Injection is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Capsain 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Capsain 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

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Capsain 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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Capsain 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Capsain 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Capsain 50mg Injection is recommended.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Capsain 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Capsain 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Capsain 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
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Frequently asked questions

Capsain 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Yes, Capsain 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Capsain 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 Capsain 50mg Injection.
Capsain 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 Candida species but not present in mammalian cells. Capsain 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Capsain 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 Capsain 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Echinocandins

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)

References

  1. Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1583-84.
  2. Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 216-17.
  4. Caspofungin acetate. Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2001 [revised 08 Aug. 2018]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Caspofungin. White House Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co.; 2001. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

I have been experiencing fungal infections, I develop rings and rashes and they all itch like anything. I formed scars because of it. I have been taking Grisovin FP 250 mg however as long I take it I am relieved, even if I miss it for 1 day I start getting fungus back. On top of that Grisovin FP is difficult to find now, please suggest.

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Dermatology
You are having fungal infections severe, you need to change the medicine by skin specialistCan b prescribed under supervisionMeanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day

Medicine for fungal infections.

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There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

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Country of origin: India

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