Guficap Injection

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Composition FOR Guficap 70mg Injection

Caspofungin(70mg)

food interaction for Guficap Injection

alcohol interaction for Guficap Injection

pregnancy interaction for Guficap Injection

lactation interaction for Guficap Injection

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Guficap Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Guficap 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
Guficap 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 Guficap 70mg Injection

Caspofungin(70mg)

Guficap injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.

How guficap injection works

Guficap Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

Common side effects of guficap 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 Guficap 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 Guficap 70mg Injection

Caspofungin

Q. What is Guficap Injection used to treat?
Guficap Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Guficap Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Guficap Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Guficap Injection administered?
Guficap 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 Guficap Injection.
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Q. What does Guficap Injection target?
Guficap Injection targets an essential component of the outermost layer (cell wall) of the fungus, called beta-(1,3)-D-glucan. This component is present in the Aspergillus species and Candida species but not present in mammalian cells. Guficap Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Q. Is Guficap Injection effective?
Guficap Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Guficap Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)