Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Interaction with drugs
Patient concerns
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Casjol 50 Injection

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Jolly Healthcare

SALT COMPOSITION

Caspofungin (50mg)

Storage

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

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Product introduction

Casjol 50 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.

Casjol 50 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.

Casjol 50 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 Casjol Injection

Severe fungal infections

Benefits of Casjol Injection

In Severe fungal infections

Severe fungal infections can affect internal organs and are often life-threatening, especially in people with weakened immune systems. Casjol 50 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 Casjol 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 Casjol

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

How to use Casjol Injection

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

How Casjol Injection works

Casjol 50 Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Casjol 50 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Casjol 50 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Casjol 50 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Casjol 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casjol 50 Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Casjol 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Casjol 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Casjol 50 Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Casjol Injection?

If you miss a dose of Casjol 50 Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Casjol 50 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.
Casjol 50 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Echinocandins

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Echinocandins

Interaction with drugs

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

Tinzaparin (Injection Route) Moderate

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Bemiparin (Injection Route) Moderate

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Carbamazepine (Oral Route) Moderate

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 Casp... More

Certoparin (Injection Route) Moderate

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Tacrolimus (Oral Route) Moderate

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Patient concerns

I have been experiencing fungal infections, I develop rings and rashes and they all itch like anything. I formed scars because of it. I have been taking Grisovin FP 250 mg however as long I take it I am relieved, even if I miss it for 1 day I start getting fungus back. On top of that Grisovin FP is difficult to find now, please suggest.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You are having fungal infections severe, you need to change the medicine by skin specialistCan b prescribed under supervisionMeanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day

Medicine for fungal infections.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

What is Casjol 50 Injection used to treat?

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

Is Casjol 50 Injection an antibiotic?

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

How is Casjol 50 Injection administered?

Casjol 50 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 Casjol 50 Injection.

What does Casjol 50 Injection target?

Casjol 50 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. Casjol 50 Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.

Is Casjol 50 Injection effective?

Casjol 50 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 Casjol 50 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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