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Casjol 50 Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Casjol 50 Injection is a product of Jolly Healthcare

Composition: Caspofungin (50mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 8900.00

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All Details About Casjol 50 Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Casjol 50 Injection

Description:

Casjol 50 Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause these infections and thus provides relief.

Casjol 50 Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Compassionately do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment.

Casjol 50 Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Uses:

  • Severe fungal infections

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Casjol

  • Chills
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Rash

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Casjol 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Casjol 50 Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Casjol 50 Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Casjol 50 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Casjol 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Casjol 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Casjol 50 Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Casjol 50 Injection used to treat?

Casjol 50 Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).

Is Casjol 50 Injection an antibiotic?

Affirmative, Casjol 50 Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.

How is Casjol 50 Injection administered?

Casjol 50 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 Casjol 50 Injection.

What does Casjol 50 Injection target?

Casjol 50 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 Franka species but not present in mammalian cells. Casjol 50 Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.

Is Casjol 50 Injection effective?

Casjol 50 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 Casjol 50 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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