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Cancidas Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Caspofungin acetate 50mg, 70mg; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution and dilution.
Pharmacological Class
Glucan synthesis inhibitor (echinocandin).
How Supplied
Single-use vials—1
Manufacturer
Cancidas Indications
Indications
Presumed fungal infections in febrile neutropenia, as empiric therapy. Candida infections of the esophagus, blood, peritoneum, intraabdominal abscess, pleural space. Invasive aspergillosis in patients refractory to or intolerant of other therapies (not for initial therapy).
Cancidas Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by slow IV infusion over 1hr. ≥18yrs: Esophageal candidiasis: 50mg once daily. Other Candida infections, aspergillosis, or empiric: 70mg once on Day 1 then 50mg daily. Empiric: treat for at least 14 days; continue for at least 7 more days after resolution of neutropenia and clinical symptoms; may increase to 70mg/day. All others: continue at least 14 days after last positive culture. Moderate hepatic impairment: 35mg daily (may give 70mg on Day 1 when indicated). Concomitant rifampin: 70mg once daily. Concomitant other CYP inducers (eg, nevirapine, efavirenz, carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenytoin): consider 70mg once daily.
Children
<3months: not established. Give by slow IV infusion over 1hr. 3mos–17yrs: 70mg/m2 once on Day 1, then 50mg/m2 daily. May increase to 70mg/m2 daily; max 70mg. Empiric: treat for at least 14 days; continue for at least 7 more days after resolution of neutropenia and clinical symptoms. All others: continue at least 14 days after last positive culture. Concomitant rifampin: 70mg/m2 once daily. Concomitant other CYP inducers (eg, nevirapine, efavirenz, carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenytoin): consider 70mg/m2 once daily.
Cancidas Contraindications
Not Applicable
Cancidas Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Cancidas Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe hepatic impairment. Obtain liver function tests. Discontinue at 1st sign of a hypersensitivity reaction and treat appropriately. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Cancidas Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Cancidas Interactions
Interactions
Elevated liver enzymes with concomitant cyclosporine. Antagonizes tacrolimus; monitor levels. Antagonized by potent CYP3A4 and other CYP inducers (see Adults and Children).
Cancidas Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea, pyrexia, chills, rash, increased alkaline phosphatase and ALT/AST, hypokalemia, anaphylaxis, histamine-mediated symptoms. Children: also hypotension.
Cancidas Clinical Trials
See Literature
Cancidas Note
Not Applicable
Cancidas Patient Counseling
See Literature
