Casfung 50 Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Casfung 50 Injection, a Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd product containing the salt combination Caspofungin (50mg). Key uses of this medication include Severe fungal infections. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 5250.5
Packing: 1.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Caspofungin (50mg)
Brand: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Severe fungal infections

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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: 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.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Casfung 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casfung 50 Injection is recommended.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: 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.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: 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.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casfung 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Echinocandins