Caspofungin (50mg)

DESCRIPTION

Casjol 50 Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause these infections and thus provides relief. Casjol 50 Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Casjol 50 Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

INTRODUCTION

In Severe fungal infections Casjol 50 Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.

USE OF

Severe fungal infections

BENEFITS

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Echinocandins|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::OTHERS|Action Class::Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)

HOW TO USE

Casjol 50 Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casjol 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Casjol 50 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Casjol 50 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether Casjol 50 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Casjol 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casjol 50 Injection is recommended. – Liver : CAUTION – Casjol 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Casjol 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Casjol 50 Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Casjol 50 Injection, please consult your doctor.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Decreased potassium level in blood | Diarrhea | Fever | Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood | Increased liver enzymes | Rash

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

VIEWS 

BOUGHT 

FAQ

Q. What is Casjol 50 Injection used to treat?::: Casjol 50 Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).| Q. Is Casjol 50 Injection an antibiotic?::: Yes, Casjol 50 Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.| Q. How is Casjol 50 Injection administered?::: Casjol 50 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 Casjol 50 Injection.| Q. What does Casjol 50 Injection target?::: Casjol 50 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. Casjol 50 Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.| Q. Is Casjol 50 Injection effective?::: Casjol 50 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 Casjol 50 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

DISCLAIMER

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