Caspofungin (AN) TM
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Active ingredients: caspofungin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CASPOFUNGIN AN caspofungin (as acetate) 70 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
CASPOFUNGIN AN is indicated for:, Empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropenic patients whose fever has failed to respond to broad-spectrum antibiotics, Treatment of:,-Invasive Candidiasis, including candidaemia,-Oesophageal Candidiasis,-Invasive Aspergillosis in patients who are refractory to or intolerant of other therapies.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- Lyophilized white to off-white cake or powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient caspofungin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems