Capofin
Capofin Products are primarily used for
Severe fungal infections
About Capofin Products
Uses of Capofin Products
Caspofungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
Capofin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Capofin are Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash.
How Capofin Products work
Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Patient Concerns about Capofin Products
Frequently asked questions about Capofin Products
Frequently asked questions about Caspofungin
Q. What is Capofin 70mg Injection used to treat?
Capofin 70mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Capofin 70mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Capofin 70mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Capofin 70mg Injection administered?
Capofin 70mg 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 Capofin 70mg Injection.
Q. What does Capofin 70mg Injection target?
Capofin 70mg 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. Capofin 70mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Q. Is Capofin 70mg Injection effective?
Capofin 70mg 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 Capofin 70mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Products for Capofin
MRP
₹9850