Jubicas
Composition for Jubicas Products
Jubicas Products are primarily used for
Severe fungal infectionsProducts for Jubicas
Jubicas 50mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP₹9999
Substitute brands for Jubicas
About Jubicas Products
Uses of Jubicas Products
Caspofungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
Jubicas Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Jubicas are Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash.
How Jubicas Products work
Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
In Depth Information for Jubicas Products
- Jubicas 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.
Patient Concerns about Jubicas Products
Frequently asked questions about Jubicas Products
Q. What is Jubicas 50mg Injection used to treat?
Jubicas 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Jubicas 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Jubicas 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Jubicas 50mg Injection administered?
Jubicas 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 Jubicas 50mg Injection.
Q. What does Jubicas 50mg Injection target?
Jubicas 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. Jubicas 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Q. Is Jubicas 50mg Injection effective?
Jubicas 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 Jubicas 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.