Casfung 70 Injection

Casfung 70 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.

Casfung 70 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 Casfung 70 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 Casfung 70 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 Casfung 70 Injection without a doctor's recommendation. Casfung 70 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.

Casfung 70 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. Casfung 70 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.

• Injection site reactions
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Chills
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Flushing
• Tremor
• Sweating
• High blood pressure
• Muscle ache,
• Joint or bone pain
• Difficulty sleeping
• Swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet

It is recommended not to use Casfung 70 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 Casfung 70 Injection without a doctor’s recommendation. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Casfung 70 Injection is known to interact with other antifungals (e.g. Ketoconazole), anticonvulsant medications (e.g. Carbamazepine, Phenytoin) and HIV medications (Efavirenz, Nelfinavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: No major interactions were found or established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No major interactions were found or established.

• KETOCONAZOLE
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENYTOIN
• EFAVIRENZ
• NELFINAVIR

• It is advisable to follow a candida diet during fungal infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, and alcohol. Switch to low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables and gluten-free foods. A very high sugar or high-carbohydrate diet may increase the count of Candida in some people.
• Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of any disease.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
• Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.

Fungal infections: Fungal infection occurs when a fungus enters, infects and multiplies in the body. Fungi can live in water, soil, air and plants. Fungi affect any body part, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area and blood. Mild fungal skin infections are common and can cause rashes. Fungal infections affecting body organs like the lungs can cause flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis and blood infections can be fatal. A few common fungal infections are yeast infections that affect the genital area, oesophagus and urinary tract caused by Candida.