What is caspofungin?

Caspofungin is an intravenous (IV) antifungal drug prescribed for the treatment of specific types of fungal infections. Caspofungin is sold under the Cancidas® brand and is a member of the Echinocandin drug class, all of which are considered "penicillin antifungals". Caspofungin exhausts the cell walls of the fungi, resulting in the seepage of the cellular content, and thus causes the fungus to die. As a result, the walls have gradually become weaker until they are threatened. The material inside the cells is no longer included and the cell has no nutrients on which it can feed. When Masse happens, the fungus dies. Aspergillosis, a fungal infection that can manifest itself in the lungs is one of the most commonly treated conditions. Individuals with fungal infferationemics, which are either experiencing a high fever or a low number of white blood cells, have also been successfully treated with kaspofunging. Caspofungin can also benefit from caspofungins, candidates caused by yeasts or blood mushrooms and other diseases caused by Candida mushrooms. The drug was used forand the treatment of esophageal inflammation, known as esophagitis; Peritonitis, inflammation of the stomach lining; and infections of the pleural cavity that affect the area around the lungs.

This intravenous drug is commonly administered at a hospital or clinic. In rare situations, the patient may be prescribed to take the medicine at home; In such cases, the healthcare provider provides instructions on how to manage IV. Caspofungin comes in two different doses, 50 mg and 70 mg.

Kaspofungin generally has very few side effects. Headache, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, low fever and cough are among potential minor side effects. More serious side effects may be liver damage, increased blood calcium or allergic reaction.

The typical course of treatment of caspofungin is approximately one month. However, this depends on the extent of the patient's infection and the condition of the patient. Some patients report that they feel better after one dose; OstaThis patients may have to wait several weeks. Each intravenous drip should take one hour and is given once a day. Patients taking caspofungine are recommended to stay in the course and continue treatment until the fungus is removed; If the patient is missing doses, the fungus is given the opportunity to grow and cause more confusion in the system.