C Fungin 50mg Injection

Caspofungin (50mg)

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C Fungin 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause these infections and thus provides relief.

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General Information

Contains

Caspofungin (50mg)

Marketer

Suncure Lifescience Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

C Fungin 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment.

C Fungin 50mg Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Uses of C Fungin Injection

Severe fungal infections

Benefits of C Fungin Injection

Severe fungal infections
Severe fungal infections can affect internal organs and are often life-threatening, especially in people with weakened immune systems. C Fungin 50mg Injection is used to treat these serious infections by stopping the growth of the fungus. It helps control the infection effectively, supports faster recovery, and lowers the risk of complications.

Side effects of C Fungin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of C Fungin

Chills
Decreased potassium level in blood
Diarrhea
Fever
Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
Increased liver enzymes
Rash

How to use C Fungin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How C Fungin Injection works

C Fungin 50mg Injection works by targeting the protective outer wall of fungal cells, which is essential for their strength and survival. It blocks an enzyme called β-(1,3)-D-glucan synthase, responsible for making a key component of this wall. When this enzyme is blocked, the fungal cell wall becomes weak and leaky, causing the fungus to break apart and die. This helps the body fight off severe fungal infections more effectively and prevents their spread.

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Quick tips

C Fungin 50mg Injection is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
C Fungin 50mg Injection is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with C Fungin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of C Fungin 50mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

C Fungin 50mg Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether C Fungin 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

C Fungin 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

C Fungin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of C Fungin 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking C Fungin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Caspofungin may reduce blood levels of Tacrolimus.

Moderate

Tinzaparin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Bemiparin (Injection Route)

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Caspofungin with Carbamazepine, your doctor may adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Caspofungin.

Moderate

Certoparin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is C Fungin 50mg Injection used to treat?

C Fungin 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).

Is C Fungin 50mg Injection an antibiotic?

Yes, C Fungin 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.

How is C Fungin 50mg Injection administered?

C Fungin 50mg Injection should be administered as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from C Fungin 50mg Injection.

What does C Fungin 50mg Injection target?

C Fungin 50mg Injection targets an essential component of the outermost layer (cell wall) of the fungus, called beta-(1,3)-D-glucan. This component is present in the Aspergillus species and Candida species but not present in mammalian cells. C Fungin 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.

Is C Fungin 50mg Injection effective?

C Fungin 50mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using C Fungin 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Echinocandins

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Echinocandins

References

Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1583-84.
Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 216-17.
Caspofungin. White House Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co.; 2001. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Hangzhou, Zhejiang: Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; 2025 [Accessed 03 Nov. 2025] (online). Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Suncure Lifescience Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No. 5138/a, Road No 51, Main Road No.06, Gidc Sachin, Surat - 394230, Gujarat, India

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of C Fungin Injection

Benefits of C Fungin Injection

Side effects of C Fungin Injection

How to use C Fungin Injection

How C Fungin Injection works

All substitutes for C Fungin 50mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

Tinzaparin (Injection Route)

Bemiparin (Injection Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Certoparin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is C Fungin 50mg Injection used to treat?

Is C Fungin 50mg Injection an antibiotic?

How is C Fungin 50mg Injection administered?

What does C Fungin 50mg Injection target?

Is C Fungin 50mg Injection effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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