Caspofungin acetate
Caspofungin acetate Brand names, Caspofungin acetate Analogs
Caspofungin acetate Brand Names Mixture
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Caspofungin acetate Chemical_Formula
C52H88N10O15
Caspofungin acetate RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/caspofungin.htm
Caspofungin acetate fda sheet
Caspofungin acetate msds (material safety sheet)
Caspofungin acetate Synthesis Reference
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Caspofungin acetate Molecular Weight
1093.31 g/mol
Caspofungin acetate Melting Point
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Caspofungin acetate H2O Solubility
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Caspofungin acetate State
Solid
Caspofungin acetate LogP
-2.798
Caspofungin acetate Dosage Forms
Powder for solution
Caspofungin acetate Indication
For the treatment of esophageal candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis in patients who are refractory to or intolerant of other therapies.
Caspofungin acetate Pharmacology
Caspofungin is an antifungal drug, and belongs to a new class termed the echinocandins. It is used to treat Aspergillus and Candida infection, and works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Antifungals in the echinocandin class inhibit the synthesis of glucan in the cell wall, probably via the enzyme 1,3-beta glucan synthase. There is a potential for resistance development to occur, however in vitro resistance development to Caspofungin by Aspergillus species has not been studied.
Caspofungin acetate Absorption
92% tissue distribution within 36-48 hours after intravenous infusion
Caspofungin acetate side effects and Toxicity
Side effects include rash, swelling, and nausea (rare)
Caspofungin acetate Patient Information
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Caspofungin acetate Organisms Affected
Aspergillis, Candida and other fungi
