Hospicasp

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Composition for Hospicasp Products

Hospicasp Products are primarily used for

Severe fungal infections

About Hospicasp Products

Uses of Hospicasp Products

Caspofungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.

Hospicasp Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Hospicasp are Chills, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Rash.

How Hospicasp Products work

Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering. Caspofungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

Patient Concerns about Hospicasp Products

Frequently asked questions about Hospicasp Products

Frequently asked questions about Caspofungin

Q. What is Hospicasp 50mg Injection used to treat?
Hospicasp 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Q. Is Hospicasp 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Hospicasp 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
Q. How is Hospicasp 50mg Injection administered?
Hospicasp 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 Hospicasp 50mg Injection.
Q. What does Hospicasp 50mg Injection target?
Hospicasp 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. Hospicasp 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Q. Is Hospicasp 50mg Injection effective?
Hospicasp 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 Hospicasp 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Products for Hospicasp

Hospicasp 50mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
MRP
7999
Not Available
Hospicasp 70mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
MRP
11529
Not Available

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