Injection of Caspofungin Acetate is the acetate of caspofungin. It is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients (three months or older) with: Empirical therapy for suspected fungal infection in neutropenic patients with fever; Treatment of invasive aspergillosis in patients who have failed or are intolerant to other therapies.
This leaflet provides detailed guidance on the indications, dosage, and preparation of caspofungin acetate for injection. It includes recommended infusion times, dosage adjustments for special populations, and contraindications.
The document also covers stability, storage conditions, adverse reaction monitoring, and regulatory information for the product marketed under the brand Cancidas. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Molecular weight | 1213.42 |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C27H36N8O6S2 |
| Available strengths | 50 mg and 70 mg (as caspofungin) |
| Reconstituted concentration (50 mg vial) | 5.2 mg/mL |
| Unopened storage temperature | 2 °C to 8 °C |
The infusion should be administered slowly over about one hour.
No, it must not be mixed with any other medication or infusion fluid because compatibility data are lacking.