Caspofungin

Uses	Fungal infections
Therapy	Anti-Fungal
Side Effects	Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea

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Molecule Description

Caspofungin is an antifungal medication. Caspofungin is used to treat serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults. It is also used for the treatment of suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic. This medicine will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it. Before starting Caspofungin, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Uses

Caspofungin is used for the treatment of serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults.
It is also used to treat suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic.

Contraindications

When should one not use Caspofungin

You are allergic to caspofungin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rashes

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information on the effect of Caspofungin during pregnancy. This medicine should only be used in pregnant women if recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

No information is available if Caspofungin passes into human breast milk. Thus, this medicine should not be used in breastfeeding women.

Driving

There is limited information on the effect of Caspofungin on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Caspofungin. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to any other medicines.
You have had liver problems.
You are already taking cyclosporine (used to help prevent organ transplant rejection or to suppress your immune system).
You have had any other medical problems.
You develop signs and symptoms like unexplained widespread skin pain, red or purple rash that spreads and blisters on your skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals after using this medicine.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Caspofungin makes fungal cells fragile and stops the fungus from growing properly. This stops the infection from spreading and gives the body's natural defences a chance to completely get rid of the infection.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Caspofungin works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Particular care should be taken if you are taking cyclosporine or tacrolimus (used to help prevent organ transplant rejection or to suppress your immune system), some HIV medicines such as efavirenz or nevirapine, phenytoin or carbamazepine (used for the treatment of fits/seizures), dexamethasone (a steroid used for the treatment of inflammations) and rifampicin (an antibiotic).

Dosage

Overdose

Caspofungin will be given to you by a doctor or nurse and hence, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose of Caspofungin will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the medicine, inform the doctor or nurse immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Caspofungin is used for the treatment of serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults. It is also used to treat suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic.