Caspofungin
Forms and Dosage
Caspofungin is sold as power for injection in 50mg and 70mg per vial. In treatment of Candida Infections, the patient is started off on a dose of 70mg IV infused over an hour. While in the treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis, the Indicated dosage for treatment is 50 mg IV infused over one hour, the medicine is continued for 7-14 days even after the symptom have resolved themselves. In the treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis too the dosage remains the same at 70mg per hour infusion through an IV.How much does Caspofungin cost?
a single vial for Caspofungin costs $42.4 USD in the USA, whereas it costs 435 pounds in the UK as per the NHS guideline. In India, the same treatment costs USD50 – USD 200 depending on the brand boughtHow does Caspofungin work?
Caspofungin works by stopping the growth of the fungi causing the infection. An integral component of the cell wall of fungal species is β(1,3)-D-Glucan. The chains of β(1,3)-D- glucan exist in a solid three-dimensional matrix giving the fungal cell its strength and shape. Caspofungin works by inhibiting the enzyme (1→3)-β-D-glucan synthase and thereby disturbing the integrity of the fungal cell wall eventually leading the death of fungal cells.Finding Caspofungin Manufacturers and Caspofungin Suppliers
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