🍄 AntifungalsIntravenous Infusion
CANCIDAS
Caspofungin Acetate
An intravenous echinocandin antifungal used to treat serious Candida and Aspergillus infections in adults and children 3 months and older.
Form
Intravenous Infusion
Uses
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Side effects
4
Category
Antifungals
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What is CANCIDAS used for?
- Empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile neutropenic patients
- Treatment of candidemia, invasive candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, and intra-abdominal Candida infections
- Treatment of invasive aspergillosis in patients who are refractory to or intolerant of other antifungal therapies
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Caspofungin Acetate side effects
The following side effects have been reported for Caspofungin Acetate. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Elevated liver enzymes
Fever
Nausea
Phlebitis at infusion site
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Caspofungin Acetate warnings & precautions
- Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported; discontinue immediately if a serious reaction occurs.
- Monitor liver function tests; concurrent use with cyclosporine may significantly elevate liver enzymes.
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Frequently asked questions
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