Capsain
Capsain Products are primarily used for
Severe fungal infections
About Capsain Products
Uses of Capsain Products
Caspofungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
Capsain Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Capsain are Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash.
How Capsain Products work
Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering. Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Patient Concerns about Capsain Products
Frequently asked questions about Capsain Products
Frequently asked questions about Caspofungin
Q. What is Capsain 50mg Injection used to treat?
Capsain 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Capsain 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Capsain 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Capsain 50mg Injection administered?
Capsain 50mg 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 Capsain 50mg Injection.
Q. What does Capsain 50mg Injection target?
Capsain 50mg 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. Capsain 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Q. Is Capsain 50mg Injection effective?
Capsain 50mg 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 Capsain 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Products for Capsain
Capsain 50mg Injection
vial of 10 ml Injection
MRP
₹7980
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Capsain 70mg Injection
vial of 10 ml Injection
MRP
₹7980
Not Available