Antimicrobiens
Caspofungin

Caspofungin

Low
N/A
$55.49

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

IV Administration

  • NS only (incompatible with D5W)
  • Dilute in 250 mL NS, infuse over 60 min

Antimicrobial class: Echinocandin

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 10 hours

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Poor