About caspofungin acetate + vial
Echinocandin antifungal
Used for
- Invasive candidiasis, including candidemia
- Invasive aspergillosis when other treatments fail or are not tolerated
- Empirical treatment of suspected fungal infection in patients with fever and low white blood cells
Usual adult dose
Usually 70 mg intravenously on day one, then 50 mg once daily; some patients need 70 mg daily.
Usual dose in children
For ages 3 months to 17 years: body-surface-area dosing, usually 70 mg/m² on day one, then 50 mg/m² daily; maximum 70 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Fever
- Diarrhea or nausea
- Rash or infusion-related flushing
- Abnormal liver tests
Important warnings
- Given by intravenous infusion under medical supervision
- Serious allergic reactions can occur
- Liver problems may require monitoring or dose adjustment
- Use caution with significant liver disease
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when clearly needed after weighing potential risks.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether caspofungin passes into human milk; discuss breastfeeding during treatment with a clinician.
Interactions
- Cyclosporine may increase liver enzyme abnormalities
- Rifampin and some enzyme-inducing medicines can reduce caspofungin exposure
- Tacrolimus levels may decrease; monitoring may be needed
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.