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Cancidas is the brand name for caspofungin acetate and is available as an intravenous infusion.

Cancidas is available in a single dose vial that contains 50 or 70 mg of caspofungin acetate.

Cancidas is an antifungal used to treat:

• Fungal infections in people with a fever and a low white blood cell count
• Certain Candida infections
• Invasive aspergillosis

Cancidas is is an echinocandin antifungal medication that slows the growth of the fungus causing your infection.

Cancidas is given by slow intravenous (IV) infusion over approximately 1 hour. The dose for children between the age of 3 months and 17 years is based on their body surface area but should never be more than what the typical adult dose is.

Cancidas is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:

• Known hypersensitivity to any component of this product

Common side effects of Cancidas:

• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Changes in liver enzymes
• Low potassium
• Chills
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rash

Serious side effects are rare with Cancidas. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Allergic reactions
• Life-threatening skin reactions
• Liver failure

The following medications may interact with Cancidas:

• Cyclosporine
• Tacrolimus
• Rifampin
• Efavirenz
• Nevirapine
• Phenytoin
• Dexamethasone
• Carbamazepine

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Based on animal data, Cancidas may cause fetal harm. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have plans on becoming pregnant. They will recommend what is best for you.

• Caspofungin Acetate