Caspogard
Caspogard Products are primarily used for
Severe fungal infections
About Caspogard Products
Uses of Caspogard Products
Caspofungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
Caspogard Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Caspogard are Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash.
How Caspogard 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 Caspogard Products
Frequently asked questions about Caspogard Products
Frequently asked questions about Caspofungin
Q. What is Caspogard 50mg Injection used to treat?
Caspogard 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Caspogard 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Caspogard 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Caspogard 50mg Injection administered?
Caspogard 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 Caspogard 50mg Injection.
Q. What does Caspogard 50mg Injection target?
Caspogard 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. Caspogard 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Q. Is Caspogard 50mg Injection effective?
Caspogard 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 Caspogard 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Products for Caspogard
Caspogard 50mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹12693.4
Caspogard 70mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹10500
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