Ivecas 50 mg, 70 mg Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections and treatment of invasive candidiasis.
Dosage (summary)
70 mg loading dose on Day 1, followed by 50 mg daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Rifampicin
- Dexamethasone
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to caspofungin
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
Common side effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Phlebitis
- Nausea
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions
- Avoid driving until effects are known
- Inform about potential liver enzyme changes
Serious warnings
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
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