Caspofungin Tillomed
Caspofungin Tillomed is an antifungal medicine that weakens fungal cells to stop infections from spreading and helps your body fight them off.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Caspofungin acetate
Manufacturer
Tillomed Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your daily dose. It is usually given once a day.
Method
It is given as a slow drip into a vein (infusion) over about 1 hour by a healthcare professional.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is usually 70 mg, but your doctor will decide.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling tired or weak (low red blood cells), fewer white blood cells
- •Changes in protein levels or low potassium in your blood
- •Headache
- •Inflammation of a vein
- •Shortness of breath
- •Diarrhea, feeling sick (nausea), throwing up (vomiting)
- •Changes in some blood test results, including liver tests
- •Itching, skin rash, redness of the skin, or sweating more than usual
- •Joint pain
- •Chills, fever
- •Itching at the injection site
RARE
- •Changes in some blood test results, including those for red or white blood cells, platelets, or blood clotting
- •Loss of appetite, swelling from too much fluid, problems with body salts, high blood sugar, too much or too little calcium or magnesium, or too much acid in your blood
- •Feeling confused, nervous, or having trouble sleeping
- •Dizziness, reduced sense of touch, shaking, feeling sleepy, changes in taste, or a tingling/numb feeling
- •Blurred vision, watery eyes, swollen eyelids, or yellowing of the whites of your eyes
- •Feeling a fast or uneven heartbeat, or heart problems
- •Hot flashes, high or low blood pressure, or redness and tenderness along a vein
- •Wheezing or coughing due to narrowed airways, fast breathing, shortness of breath at night, low oxygen, unusual breathing sounds, stuffy nose, or a sore throat
- •Stomach pain, upper stomach pain, bloating, constipation, trouble swallowing, dry mouth, indigestion, gas, or fluid buildup in the abdomen
- •Reduced bile flow, enlarged liver, yellow skin or eyes, liver damage from medicine, or liver problems
- •Skin changes, widespread itching, hives, various types of rashes, or red, itchy bumps on your arms, legs, face, or body
- •Back pain, pain in your arms or legs, bone pain, muscle pain, or muscle weakness
- •Kidney problems or sudden kidney failure
- •Pain or other issues at the injection site (like redness, a hard lump, swelling, irritation, rash, hives, or fluid leaking), or inflammation of the vein at the injection site
- •High blood pressure, changes in certain blood tests (like for kidneys, electrolytes, or blood clotting), or higher levels of medicines that weaken your immune system
- •Chest discomfort or pain, feeling like your body temperature has changed, generally feeling unwell, unspecified pain, swelling in your face, ankles, hands, or feet, tenderness, or feeling tired
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to Caspofungin or any of its ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have had liver problems, as your dose might need to be changed.
- If you are taking cyclosporine, your doctor may need to do more blood tests.
- This medicine can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome; seek medical help if you notice skin issues.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as this medicine should only be used if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not breastfeed while on this medicine.