Caspofungin Acetate Injection
Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug class:Echinocandins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2021.
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- Warnings and Precautions
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- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
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Indications and Usage for Caspofungin Acetate Injection
Empirical Therapy for Presumed Fungal Infections in Febrile, Neutropenic Patients
Caspofungin acetate for injection is indicated as empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropenic adult and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) [see Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.5)].
Treatment of Candidemia and Other Candida Infections
Caspofungin acetate for injection is indicated for the treatment of candidemia and the following candida infections: intra-abdominal abscesses, peritonitis, and pleural space infections in adult and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) [see Clinical Studies (14.2, 14.5)].
Limitations of Use: Caspofungin acetate for injection has not been studied in endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and meningitis due to Candida.
Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis
Caspofungin acetate for injection is indicated for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis in adult and pediatric patients (3 months of age and older) [see Clinical Studies (14.3, 14.5)].
Limitations of Use: Caspofungin acetate for injection has not been approved for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC). In the study that evaluated the efficacy of caspofungin in the treatment of esophageal candidiasis, patients with concomitant OPC had higher relapse rate of the OPC [see Clinical Studies (14.3)].
