Capsain 50mg Injection
Capsain 50 MG Description
Capsain Injection is an antifungal medication. It contains caspofungin as the active substance. Capsain Injection is used to treat serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candid
iasis) 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 Capsain Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
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Contains | Caspofungin(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Fungal infections |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea |
Therapy | ANTI-FUNGAL |
Uses of Capsain 50 MG
- Capsain Injection 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 of Capsain 50 MG
Side effects of Capsain 50 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
Precautions and Warnings of Capsain 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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 of Capsain 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Capsain 50 MG
- Capsain Injection will be given by your doctor or nurse.
- Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.
Interactions of Capsain 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Capsain Injection 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)....
Storage and disposal of Capsain 50 MG
- Store Capsain Injection in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Capsain 50 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Capsain Injection used for?
- Capsain Injection 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.
Q: How Capsain Injection works?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Caspofungin 70 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Caspofungin 70 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
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