Casfulon 50mg Injection

MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER

Celon Laboratories Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Caspofungin Acetate for Inj. 50mg (Lyophilized)

STRENGTH

50mg

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Casfulon 50mg 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.

Casfulon 50mg 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.

Casfulon 50mg 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.

USES OF CASFULON INJECTION

·         Severe fungal infections

BENEFITS OF CASFULON INJECTION

In Severe fungal infections

Casfulon 50mg 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CASFULON INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Casfulon

·         Chills

·         Decreased potassium level in blood

·         Diarrhea

·         Fever

·         Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood

·         Increased liver enzymes

·         Rash

HOW TO USE CASFULON INJECTION

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

HOW CASFULON INJECTION WORKS

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

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casfulon 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Casfulon 50mg 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

Casfulon 50mg 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 Casfulon 50mg 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

Casfulon 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casfulon 50mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Casfulon 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Casfulon 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Casfulon 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CASFULON INJECTION?

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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Quick tips

·         Casfulon 50mg Injection 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.