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WHAT IS IT?
Caspofungin is a antifungal medication that belongs to the echinocandins class. These medications inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting the synthesis of beta-glucan [β-(1,3)-glucan)].
WHEN DO WE USE IT?
Invasive apsergillosis
Candida albicans infection
WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
Upset GI
Flushing: mediated by histamine
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
Page Updated: 04.30.2017