Dose adjustment in hepatic impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Leaflet CASPOFUNGINA ATB 50mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
- Product code:
- W63505001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- invasive candidiasis; fungal infections
- Route of administration:
- infusion
- Substance:
- caspofungin (antifungal)
- ATC
- J02AX04 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Antimycotics for systemic use | Antimycotics for systemic use | Other antimycotics for systemic use
Precautions:
Caspofungin is an antifungal medication used for the treatment of invasive fungal infections, such as invasive candidiasis and aspergillosis. It belongs to the echinocandin class and works by inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell wall, leading to fungal destruction.
Caspofungin is administered intravenously and is particularly indicated for patients who cannot tolerate other antifungals or who do not respond to standard treatments. The dosage is adjusted based on the patient's weight and the severity of the infection.
Treatment requires close monitoring to assess the patient's response and detect potential side effects. It is important for patients to inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking to avoid interactions.
Side effects may include fever, nausea, headache, injection site reactions, or, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Caspofungin is administered intravenously and is particularly indicated for patients who cannot tolerate other antifungals or who do not respond to standard treatments. The dosage is adjusted based on the patient's weight and the severity of the infection.
Treatment requires close monitoring to assess the patient's response and detect potential side effects. It is important for patients to inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking to avoid interactions.
Side effects may include fever, nausea, headache, injection site reactions, or, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
General data about CASPOFUNGINA ATB 50mg
- Substance:
- caspofungin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-08-2023
- Product code:
- W63505001
- Concentration:
- 50mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for caspofungin
- 50mg
- 70mg