Casocan 50 Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Caspofungin Acetate 50mg
 
 
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Casocan 50mgInjection 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.

Casocan 50mgInjection 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.

Casocan 50mgInjection 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 CASOCAN INJECTION

·         Severe fungal infections

BENEFITS OF CASOCAN INJECTION

In Severe fungal infections

Casocan 50mgInjection 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 CASOCAN 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 Casocan

·         Chills

·         Decreased potassium level in blood

·         Diarrhea

·         Fever

·         Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood

·         Increased liver enzymes

·         Rash

·         HOW TO USE CASOCAN INJECTION

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

HOW CASOCAN INJECTION WORKS

Casocan 50mgInjection 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 Casocan 50mgInjection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Casocan 50mgInjection 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

Casocan 50mgInjection 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 Casocan 50mgInjection 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

Casocan 50mgInjection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casocan 50mgInjection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

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

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CASOCAN INJECTION?

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