Drug Class
echinocandin antifungal
Type
ingredient
Active Ingredient
caspofungin
📋Overview
Caspofungin is an antifungal medication that belongs to the echinocandin class. It is primarily used to address serious fungal infections, particularly those caused by Candida and Aspergillus species. This drug is often associated with the management of invasive fungal infections in individuals with weakened immune systems. Caspofungin works by disrupting the cell wall of susceptible fungi, helping to control the spread of infection.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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