CASPOFUNGIN ACETATE (caspofungin acetate) by Merck & Co. is 12. Approved for the following candida infections: intra-abdominal abscesses, peritonitis, pleural space infections in adult and 5 more indications. First approved in 2025.
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12.1 Mechanism of Action Caspofungin is an echinocandin antifungal drug [see ]. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Adult and pediatric pharmacokinetic parameters are presented in Table 8. Distribution Plasma concentrations of caspofungin decline in a polyphasic manner following single 1-hour IV infusions. A…
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A Study of Caspofungin Acetate (MK0991) for the Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis or Invasive Candidiasis in Chinese Adults (MK-0991-066)
Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Caspofungin Acetate as Empirical Therapy in Chinese Adults With Persistent Fever and Neutropenia (0991-055)
Open, Pharmacokinetic Study of Caspofungin Acetate in Immunocompromised Young Children With Febrile Neutropenia (0991-042)
Voriconazole and Caspofungin Acetate in Treating Invasive Fungal Infections in Patients With Weakened Immune Systems
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