Caspofungin (Caspofungin)
Overview of Caspofungin
Caspofungin is an antifungal agent, active against Aspergillus spp.and Candida spp. Caspofungin is given by intravenous infusion for invasive infection.
Indication of Caspofungin
Caspofungin is primarily indicated in conditions like Gastric acid reduction during anaesthesia, Peritonitis.
Contraindication of Caspofungin
Caspofungin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug,Breast feeding.
Side Effects of Caspofungin
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Caspofungin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fever, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Pruritus, Flushing, Nausea and vomiting, Hypersensitivity reactions, Injection-site reactions.
Precautions of Caspofungin
Caspofungin should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment; pregnancy (avoid unless essential).