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Caspofungin
INFORMATION ABOUT CASPOFUNGIN
Caspofungin Uses
Caspofungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
How Caspofungin works
Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering. Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Common side effects of Caspofungin
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
Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash
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24 May 2021 | 09:52 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Caspofungin
- Caspofungin 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.
Frequently asked questions for Caspofungin
Caspofungin is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Yes, Caspofungin is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Caspofungin 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 Caspofungin.
Caspofungin 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. Caspofungin stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Caspofungin 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 Caspofungin too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.