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Kabifungin 70 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Kabifungin 70 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kabifungin 70 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Kabifungin 70 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Kabifungin 70 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Kabifungin 70 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Kabifungin 70 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kabifungin 70 Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Kabifungin 70 Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kabifungin 70 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Kabifungin 70 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 Kabifungin 70 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Kabifungin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Kabifungin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kabifungin 70 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Kabifungin. Immediately discontinue Kabifungin 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 Kabifungin 70 Injection on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Kabifungin on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kabifungin 70 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Kabifungin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Kabifungin 70 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Kabifungin without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kabifungin 70 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kabifungin 70 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Kabifungin 70 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kabifungin 70 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Kabifungin 70 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Kabifungin 70 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Kabifungin 70 Injection
You can take Kabifungin 70 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kabifungin 70 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Kabifungin 70 Injection.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 289-290
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 790
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)
