Caspercid 50mg Injection
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Product introduction
Caspercid 50mg 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.
Caspercid 50mg Injection is used in treating various fungus infections
Caspercid 50mg Injection is used in treating various fungus infections
Uses of Caspercid Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Caspercid Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Caspercid 50mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Caspercid Injection
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 of Caspercid
- Chills
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
How to use Caspercid Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Caspercid 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Caspercid 50mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caspercid 50mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Caspercid 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caspercid 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Caspercid 50mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Caspercid 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caspercid 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Caspercid 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Caspercid 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Caspercid 50mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Echinocandins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)
User feedback
What are you using Caspercid Injection for?
Serious funga*
50%
Others
50%
*Serious fungal infections
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Caspercid 50mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
What is Caspercid 50mg Injection used to treat?
Caspercid 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Is Caspercid 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Caspercid 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
How is Caspercid 50mg Injection administered?
Caspercid 50mg Injection should be administered as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Caspercid 50mg Injection.
What does Caspercid 50mg Injection target?
Caspercid 50mg Injection targets an essential component of the outermost layer (cell wall) of the fungus, called beta-(1,3)-D-glucan. This component is present in the Aspergillus species and Candida species but not present in mammalian cells. Caspercid 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Is Caspercid 50mg Injection effective?
Caspercid 50mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Caspercid 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Address: Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072
Country of origin: India
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