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Casfung 50 mg Injection

Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Composition: Caspofungin Acetate
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Casfung 50 mg Injection is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the stomach, blood, lungs, and esophagus.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Casfung 50 mg Injection

  • Chills and fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Back pain
  • Headache
  • Chest painsevere
  • Coughsevere
  • Rapid weight gainsevere
  • Wheezingsevere
  • Loss of appetite
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Casfung 50 mg Injection

Onset of action

The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Casfung 50 mg Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Casfung 50 mg Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Cancigin 50 mg Injection
Zydus Cadila
Capofin 50 mg Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Capsain 50 mg Injection
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Caspogard 50 mg Injection
Zydus Cadila
Casponex 50 mg Injection
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Casfung 50 mg Injection

  • Invasive Aspergillosis

    This medicine is used for the treatment of fungal infections caused by fungi of the Aspergillus genus that tend to spread very quickly.

  • Candidemia

    This medicine is used for the treatment of candidemia, a condition where fungi of Candida species are present in the blood.

  • Esophageal Candidiasis

    This medicine is used to treat fungal infections of the esophagus.

  • Febrile Neutropenia

    This medicine is used to treat the development of fever in patients with neutropenia (low number of neutrophils in the blood).

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Casfung 50 mg Injection

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to caspofungin acetate or any other inactive component present along with it.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

  • Overdose

    Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Liver Disease

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious side effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

This medicine should be administered only by a qualified healthcare professional. Carefully follow all the instructions given by your doctor. It is advised that you report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

  • Anaphylaxis

    - This medicine may cause serious anaphylactic reactions. Close monitoring of the patients for any signs or symptoms of anaphylactic reactions is recommended. Appropriate corrective measures and replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Other Medicines

    - This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe side effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including herbs and supplements before receiving treatment with this medicine.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Casfung 50 mg Injection slows the growth of and kills the fungi causing the infection.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Echinocandins
Schedule
N/A

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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Sep 2017

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