Casfungen 70mg Injection
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food interaction for Casfungen Injection
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alcohol
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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casfungen 70mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Casfungen 70mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Casfungen 70mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Casfungen 70mg Injection
Caspofungin(70mg)
Casfungen injection uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
How casfungen injection works
Casfungen 70mg Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Common side effects of casfungen injection
Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash
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Expert advice FOR Casfungen Injection
- Caspofungin is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Caspofungin is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Casfungen 70mg Injection
Caspofungin
Q. What is Casfungen 70mg Injection used to treat?
Casfungen 70mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Casfungen 70mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Casfungen 70mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Casfungen 70mg Injection administered?
Casfungen 70mg Injection should be administered as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Casfungen 70mg Injection.