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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION |
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CANCIDAS (caspofungin acetate) for injection, for intravenous use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2001
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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CANCIDAS is an echinocandin antifungal drug indicated in adults and pediatric patients (3 months and older) for:
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Empirical therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropenic patients. (1)
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Treatment of candidemia and the following Candida infections: intra-abdominal abscesses, peritonitis and pleural space infections. (1)
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Treatment of esophageal candidiasis. (1)
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Treatment of invasive aspergillosis in patients who are refractory to or intolerant of other therapies (e.g., amphotericinB, lipid formulations of amphotericinB, itraconazole). (1)
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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