Casfung 70mg Injection (Caspofungin 70mg)

Description

Casfung 70 mg Injection is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the stomach, blood, lungs, and esophagus.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Casfung 70 mg Injection
Cancidas 70 mg Injection
Msd Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Capsain 70 mg Injection
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Caspercid 70 mg Injection
Sanofi India Ltd.
Casponex 70 mg Injection
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd.
Wofungin 70 mg Injection
Wockhardt Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Casfung 70 mg Injection
Chills and fever
Diarrhea
Rash
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach pain
Back pain
Headache
Chest pain
Cough
Rapid weight gain
Wheezing
Loss of appetite
Uses of Casfung 70 mg Injection
What is it prescribed for?
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?

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.

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.