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Caspofungin

 
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    Caspofungin

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits synthesis of beta (1,3)-D-glucan, an essential component of the fungal / yeast cell wall.

  • Microbiology

  • Effective against severe Candida infection and invasive aspergillosis.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Febrile neutropaenia with suspected fungal source
  • Invasive candidiasis
  • Refractory invasive aspergillosis
  • Adverse Effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Headache
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