Caspofungin (Intravenous Route)

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Caspofungin (Intravenous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Cancidas

Description

Caspofungin is an antifungal medicine. It is used to help the body overcome serious fungus infections, including Candida and Aspergillosis infections. It is also used to treat serious fungus infections when other medicines (e.g., amphotericin B, itraconazole) have failed.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR600309 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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