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Casponex 50 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Casponex 50 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Casponex 50 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Casponex 50 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Casponex 50 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Casponex 50 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Casponex 50 Injection related warnings talks about Casponex 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Casponex 50 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Casponex 50 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Casponex 50 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Casponex 50 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Casponex 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Casponex can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Casponex, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Casponex 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Casponex. Immediately discontinue Casponex if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Casponex 50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Casponex does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Casponex 50 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Casponex on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Casponex 50 Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Casponex for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Casponex 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Casponex 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Casponex 50 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Casponex 50 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Casponex 50 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Casponex 50 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Casponex 50 Injection
You can take Casponex 50 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Casponex 50 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Casponex 50 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cancidas® (caspofungin acetate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Caspofungin Myx™ (caspofungin acetate)
