Casponova 70mg Injection

Casponova Powder For Infusion is an antifungal medication. It contains caspofungin as the active substance. Casponova Powder For Infusion is used to treat serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults.

It is also used for the treatment of suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic. This medicine will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it.

Before starting Casponova Powder For Infusion, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Casponova Powder For Infusion will be given to you by a doctor or nurse and hence, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose of Casponova Powder For Infusion will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Casponova Powder For Infusion makes fungal cells fragile and stops the fungus from growing properly. This stops the infection from spreading and gives the body’s natural defences a chance to completely get rid of the infection.

Directions for Use

• Casponova Powder For Infusion will be given by your doctor or nurse.
• Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Casponova 70mg Injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Casponova Powder For Infusion during pregnancy. This medicine should only be used in pregnant women if recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Casponova 70mg Injection while breastfeeding?

No information is available if Casponova Powder For Infusion passes into human breast milk. Thus, this medicine should not be used in breastfeeding women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Casponova 70mg Injection?

There is limited information on the effect of Casponova Powder For Infusion on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Casponova 70mg Injection?

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Casponova Powder For Infusion. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are allergic to any other medicines.
• You have had liver problems.
• You are already taking cyclosporine (used to help prevent organ transplant rejection or to suppress your immune system).
• You have had any other medical problems.
• You develop signs and symptoms like unexplained widespread skin pain, red or purple rash that spreads and blisters on your skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals after using this medicine.

Contraindications

You are allergic to caspofungin or any of the other ingredients of Casponova Powder For Infusion.

Side effects

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Rashes

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Casponova Powder For Infusion works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking cyclosporine or tacrolimus (used to help prevent organ transplant rejection or to suppress your immune system), some HIV medicines such as efavirenz or nevirapine, phenytoin or carbamazepine (used for the treatment of fits/seizures), dexamethasone (a steroid used for the treatment of inflammations) and rifampicin (an antibiotic).

Storage and disposal

• Store Casponova Powder For Infusion in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Casponova Powder For Infusion used for?

• Casponova Powder For Infusion is used for the treatment of serious fungal infections in your tissues or organs (invasive candidiasis) and fungal infections in your nose, nasal sinuses or lungs (invasive aspergillosis) in children, adolescents and adults.
• It is also used to treat suspected fungal infections if you have a fever and a low white cell count that has not improved on treatment with an antibiotic.

How Casponova Powder For Infusion works?

Casponova Powder For Infusion makes fungal cells fragile and stops the fungus from growing properly. This stops the infection from spreading and gives the body’s natural defences a chance to completely get rid of the infection.