Casfung 50 Injection
Manufacturer:
glenmark pharmaceuticals ltd
Salt Composition: Caspofungin (50mg)
Action Class: Echinocandins
Packaging: 1.0 ml in 1 vial
Uses
Severe fungal infections
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Product Description
Casfung 50 Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause these infections and thus provides relief. Casfung 50 Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment.Casfung 50 Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Key Benefits
In Severe fungal infectionsSevere fungal infections can affect internal organs and are often life-threatening, especially in people with weakened immune systems. Casfung 50 Injection is used to treat these serious infections by stopping the growth of the fungus. It helps control the infection effectively, supports faster recovery, and lowers the risk of complications.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Chills
Decreased potassium level in blood
Diarrhea
Fever
Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
Increased liver enzymes
Rash
Common Side Effects :
Chills
Decreased potassium level in blood
Diarrhea
Fever
Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
Increased liver enzymes
Rash
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It Works
Casfung 50 Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casfung 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Casfung 50 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.
Breastfeeding:
Casfung 50 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
It is not known whether Casfung 50 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:
Casfung 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casfung 50 Injection is recommended.
Liver:
Casfung 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Casfung 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Casfung 50 Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casfung 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Casfung 50 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.
Breastfeeding:
Casfung 50 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
It is not known whether Casfung 50 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:
Casfung 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casfung 50 Injection is recommended.
Liver:
Casfung 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Casfung 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Casfung 50 Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
Quick Tips
Casfung 50 Injection 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.
Casfung 50 Injection 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.
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.
Casfung 50 Injection 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.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Casfung 50 Injection, please consult your doctor.