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How to Take Caspofungin and it's Dose


It comes as a powder (diluted with solution) for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- IV- The usual dose is 50 mg once daily.
Child- A single 70-mg/m² loading dose should be administered on Day 1, followed by 50 mg/m² once daily thereafter.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Caspofungin

This medication is an antifungal drug, prescribed for serious fungal infections.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Caspofungin

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