Cancidas
Cancidas is used for: Treating certain fungal infections.
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Cancidas
Caspofungin is an antibiotic that fights infections caused by fungus. Caspofungin is used to treat fungal infections that involve the stomach, lungs, esophagus, or other internal body areas. Caspofungin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Cancidas
CANCIDAS is a sterile, lyophilized product for intravenous (IV) infusion that contains a semisynthetic lipopeptide (echinocandin) compound synthesized from a fermentation product of Glarea lozoyensis. CANCIDAS is the first of a new class of antifungal drugs (echinocandins) that inhibit the...
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Cancidas

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Caspofungin Acetate
Caspofungin Acetate Pronunciation: (KAS-poe-FUN-jin AS-eh-tate) Class: Echinocandins, Antifungal agent Trade Names: Cancidas - Injection, lyophilized powder for solution 50mg - Injection, lyophilized powder for solution 70mg Pharmacology Inhibits synthesis of -(1,3)-D-glucan,...
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See also: Aspergillosis, Invasive, Candida Infections, Systemic, Esophageal Candidiasis

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