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Caspofungin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Caspofungin safe for pregnant women?
Caspofungin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Caspofungin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Caspofungin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Caspofungin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Caspofungin on the Kidneys?
Caspofungin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Caspofungin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Caspofungin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Caspofungin on the Heart?
You can take Caspofungin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Caspofungin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Caspofungin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caspofungin habit forming or addictive?
Caspofungin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Caspofungin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Caspofungin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Caspofungin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Caspofungin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Caspofungin
Taking Caspofungin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caspofungin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Caspofungin with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 289-290
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 790
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cancidas® (caspofungin acetate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Caspofungin Myx™ (caspofungin acetate)