Antimicrobials
Caspofungin

Caspofungin

Low
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Therapy of suspected and confirmed invasive fungal infections

  •  Increased liver enzymes
  •  GI upset

Decreases levels of Tacrolimus Cyclosporine may increase levels of Caspofungin Rifampin may decrease Caspofungin concentrations

Antimicrobial class: Echinocandin

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 10 hours

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Poor