Caspofungin Orion
Caspofungin Orion is an antifungal medicine that weakens and stops fungi from growing, helping your body fight off severe fungal infections.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Caspofungin acetate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose, usually once a day. Your dose may be adjusted if you weigh over 80 kg.
Method
The medicine is given as a slow drip (infusion) into a vein over about one hour.
Important
The maximum daily dose is typically up to 70 mg, but your doctor will determine your exact dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fever
- •Headache
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., liver function values)
- •Itching, rash, skin redness
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- •Chills
- •Pain at the injection site or catheter site
- •Shortness of breath
- •Rapid heart rate
- •Low blood pressure, flushing
- •Decreased hemoglobin or white blood cell count
- •Low blood potassium
- •Inflammation of a vein
- •Joint pain
RARE
- •Changes in blood tests, such as blood clotting disorders or platelet and red blood cell counts
- •Loss of appetite, fluid retention in the body
- •Dizziness, tremor, drowsiness
- •Blurred vision, eyelid swelling, yellowing of the whites of the eyes
- •Irregular heartbeats, heart failure
- •Abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, dry mouth
- •Enlarged liver, yellowing of skin and/or whites of eyes, liver damage
- •Back pain, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle weakness
- •Kidney failure, acute kidney failure
- •Chest discomfort or pain, general discomfort, fatigue, swelling of the face, ankles, hands, or feet
Important Warnings
- Do not use Caspofungin Orion if you are allergic to caspofungin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have had liver problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- If you are taking cyclosporine or tacrolimus, your doctor may need to order additional blood tests.
- Caspofungin Orion can cause severe skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice a rash, peeling skin, mouth sores, or hives.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe allergic reactions, including rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing.
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- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe breathing difficulties or cough, especially if you have invasive aspergillosis.