Caspogin 70mg Injection belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungals' used to treat various fungal infections. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any body part.

Caspogin 70mg Injection contains Caspofungin, which inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component required for the fungus to continue living and growing. When fungal cells are exposed to Caspofungin, their cell walls become partial or faulty, making them fragile and unable to grow. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

A qualified healthcare professional will administer Caspogin 70mg Injection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as injection site reactions, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, tremors, sweating, high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping and swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking Caspogin 70mg Injection, inform your doctor about your medical condition, sensitivities, and medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Do not use any other medicines with Caspogin 70mg Injection without a doctor's recommendation. Caspogin 70mg Injection may cause dizziness; therefore, avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery until you return to normal. Avoid the consumption of alcohol while on Caspofungin therapy.

Caspogin 70mg Injection is an antifungal agent, a medicine used to treat several fungal infections. It can be used to treat fungal infections that other drugs have failed to treat. It is also used to treat serious fungal infections in persons who have a reduced immune system. Caspogin 70mg Injection works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

It is recommended not to use Caspogin 70mg Injection if you are allergic to any component present, so inform your doctor about your sensitivities with medicines and foods. Also, let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are currently using. Do not use any other drugs with Caspogin 70mg Injection without a doctor’s recommendation. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.