Caspofungin
Overview
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Caspofungin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 50 mg | 50 (50) | 24 hourly | IV | An initial dose of 70 mg by i.v.-infusion is given followed by 50 mg i.v. daily. If no response is seen or if inducers of caspofungin clearance are coadministered the daily dose may be increased to 70 mg i.v. An infusion should take approximately 1 hour. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Caspofungin is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Caspofungin is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Caspofungin
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