Casfung 50 Injection
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Product introduction
Casfung 50 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.
Casfung 50 Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment.
Casfung 50 Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Casfung Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Side effects of Casfung 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 Casfung
- Chills
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
How to use Casfung Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Casfung Injection works
Casfung 50 Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casfung 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Casfung 50 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
Casfung 50 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 Casfung 50 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
Casfung 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casfung 50 Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Casfung 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Casfung 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Casfung 50 Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Casfung 50 Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Casfung Injection?
If you miss a dose of Casfung 50 Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Casfung 50 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.
- Casfung 50 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
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Casfung Injection for?
Severe fungal*
100%
*Severe fungal infections
FAQs
What is Casfung 50 Injection used to treat?
Casfung 50 Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Is Casfung 50 Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Casfung 50 Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
How is Casfung 50 Injection administered?
Casfung 50 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 Casfung 50 Injection.
What does Casfung 50 Injection target?
Casfung 50 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. Casfung 50 Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Is Casfung 50 Injection effective?
Casfung 50 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 Casfung 50 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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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
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Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Casfung 50 Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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