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Caspercid 70Mg Inj, Pack of 1 Injection
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is used to treat fungal infections. It contains Caspofungin, which inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component required for the fungus to continue living and growing. When fungal cells are exposed to Caspofungin, their cell walls become partial or faulty, making them fragile and unable to grow. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

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Composition :

CASPOFUNGIN-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Caspercid 70Mg Inj

Caspercid 70Mg Inj belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungals' used to treat various fungal infections. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any body part.

Caspercid 70Mg Inj contains Caspofungin, which inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component required for the fungus to continue living and growing. When fungal cells are exposed to Caspofungin, their cell walls become partial or faulty, making them fragile and unable to grow. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

A qualified healthcare professional will administer Caspercid 70Mg Inj. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as injection site reactions, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, tremors, sweating, high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping and swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking Caspercid 70Mg Inj, inform your doctor about your medical condition, sensitivities, and medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Do not use any other medicines with Caspercid 70Mg Inj without a doctor's recommendation. Caspercid 70Mg Inj may cause dizziness; therefore, avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery until you return to normal. Avoid the consumption of alcohol while on Caspofungin therapy.

Uses of Caspercid 70Mg Inj

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is used to treat serious fungal infections. The detailed uses of Caspercid 70Mg Inj are as follows:<br/>• Treats invasive candidiasis: Caspercid 70Mg Inj is used for yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and oesophagus.<br/>• Manages certain resistant fungal infections: Caspercid 70Mg Inj is given when other antifungal treatments have failed or are not suitable.<br/>• Used in immunocompromised patients: Caspercid 70Mg Inj helps treat serious fungal infections in people with weakened immune systems.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.• Caspercid 70Mg Inj will be administered in the hospital by a trained healthcare professional.• Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is an antifungal agent, a medicine used to treat several fungal infections. It can be used to treat fungal infections that other drugs have failed to treat. It is also used to treat serious fungal infections in persons who have a reduced immune system. Caspercid 70Mg Inj works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

How Caspercid 70Mg Inj Works

Caspercid 70Mg Inj contains Caspofungin, which inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component required for the fungus to continue living and growing. When fungal cells are exposed to Caspofungin, their cell walls become partial or faulty, making them fragile and unable to grow. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Caspercid 70Mg Inj out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Caspercid 70Mg Inj
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Wear comfortable layers of clothes and get to a warm place.
  • Drink warm fluids like coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
  • Warm up using a blanket or heating pad.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate):
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you're experiencing a fast heart rate, palpitations, or other heart-related symptoms. This is crucial to determine whether the symptoms are related to your medication.
  • Your doctor may need to adjust your medication regimen to alleviate the fast heart rate symptoms. This could involve changing the medication, reducing the dosage, or adding new medications to counteract the side effects.
  • Follow your doctor's advice on monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure. This will help track any changes and ensure your heart rate returns normal.
  • If you experience severe symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms can indicate a more serious condition that requires prompt treatment.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

What if I have taken an overdose of Caspercid 70Mg Inj

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is administered in a hospital setting under the supervision of your doctor or medical personnel. Thus, an overdose is quite improbable. While in the hospital, you will be constantly monitored to ensure that any unpleasant side effects are handled.

Drug Warnings

It is recommended not to use Caspercid 70Mg Inj if you are allergic to any component present, so inform your doctor about your sensitivities with medicines and foods. Also, let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are currently using. Do not use any other drugs with Caspercid 70Mg Inj without a doctor’s recommendation. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CaspofunginFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Coadministration of Caspercid 70Mg Inj and Fosphenytoin can reduce the levels of Caspercid 70Mg Inj in the body. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Caspercid 70Mg Inj and Fosphenytoin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CaspofunginCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Taking carbamazepine and Caspercid 70Mg Inj together may result in decreasing the effects of Caspercid 70Mg Inj.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Caspercid 70Mg Inj together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CaspofunginRifampicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Taking Rifampicin in combination with Caspercid 70Mg Inj may make Caspercid 70Mg Inj less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Caspercid 70Mg Inj and Rifampicin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CaspofunginEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Taking Caspercid 70Mg Inj and Efavirenz together reduces the levels and effectiveness of Caspercid 70Mg Inj.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Caspercid 70Mg Inj and Efavirenz together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CaspofunginDexamethasone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Co-administration of Dexamethasone with Caspercid 70Mg Inj may cause Caspercid 70Mg Inj to be less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Caspercid 70Mg Inj and Dexamethasone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CaspofunginKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Coadministration of ketoconazole with Caspercid 70Mg Inj may raise the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Caspercid 70Mg Inj together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
CaspofunginPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Coadministration of Phenytoin and Caspercid 70Mg Inj may decrease the blood levels of Caspercid 70Mg Inj, which may make Caspercid 70Mg Inj less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Phenytoin and Caspercid 70Mg Inj together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. If your infection gets worse or if your symptoms don't go away, it is advised to consult a doctor. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any drugs.
CaspofunginLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Leflunomide can cause liver problems, and combining it with other drugs, such as binimetinib, can raise the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Leflunomide and Caspercid 70Mg Inj, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor right away. These symptoms include liver problems, fever, rash, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, stomach pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, feeling tired, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CaspofunginNevirapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caspercid 70Mg Inj:
Using nevirapine together with Caspercid 70Mg Inj may cause Caspercid 70Mg Inj to be less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Caspercid 70Mg Inj and Nevirapine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is advisable to follow a candida diet during fungal infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, and alcohol. Switch to low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables and gluten-free foods. A very high sugar or high-carbohydrate diet may increase the count of Candida in some people.
  • Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of any disease.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS

Caspercid 70Mg Inj Substitute

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is generally not recommended in pregnancy. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor. It is not known if Caspercid 70Mg Inj passes into breastmilk. Your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding before starting the treatment with Caspercid 70Mg Inj.

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Driving

Caution

Caspercid 70Mg Inj may cause dizziness; therefore, avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery until you return to normal.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Caspercid 70Mg Inj if you have had a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Caspercid 70Mg Inj if you have had a kidney impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Have a query?

FAQs

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is used to treat Fungal infections.

Caspercid 70Mg Inj contains Caspofungin, which inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component required for the fungus to continue living and growing. When fungal cells are exposed to Caspofungin, their cell walls become partial or faulty, making them fragile and unable to grow.

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is not suitable for patients with known hypersensitivity to any components present in Caspercid 70Mg Inj.

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is unlikely to interfere with your contraception, including the combination pill or emergency contraception. For further information, seek medical advice from your healthcare professional.

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, avoiding close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoiding sharing things with the infected person is recommended, as it can also spread the infection.

No, you can continue to eat and drink normally while taking Caspercid 70Mg Inj unless instructed by the doctor.

No, Caspercid 70Mg Inj is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of medicines called antifungals.

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is administered as a slow intravenous injection, usually once a day, by a qualified healthcare professional. The injection is given over about one hour. The dosage and treatment duration will be determined by your doctor based on your specific condition. Do not self-administer.

Caspercid 70Mg Inj targets fungal infections. It works by inhibiting the growth of the fungi, helping to treat conditions like candidemia (bloodstream infection) and invasive aspergillosis (serious infection by aspergillus fungus, in the lungs).

Caspercid 70Mg Inj is effective when used as per the dosage and duration recommended by a doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Caspercid 70Mg Inj causes side effects such as injection site reactions, headache, dizziness, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain tremor, high blood pressure, swelling of hands, ankles, or feet and difficulty sleeping. Please, consult a doctor if these persist for longer durations.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CT Survey No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072.
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Written By

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M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

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