Cagin 50 mg Injection is an antifungal agent, a medicine used to treat several fungal infections. It can be used to treat fungal infections that other drugs have failed to treat. It is also used to treat serious fungal infections in persons who have a reduced immune system. Cagin 50 mg Injection works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

FAQs

How does Cagin 50 mg Injection work?

Cagin 50 mg Injection contains Caspofungin, which inhibits the formation of a fungal cell wall component required for the fungus to continue living and growing. When fungal cells are exposed to Caspofungin, their cell walls become partial or faulty, making them fragile and unable to grow.

In which conditions Cagin 50 mg Injection should not be given?

Cagin 50 mg Injection is not suitable for patients with known hypersensitivity to any components present in Cagin 50 mg Injection.

Will Cagin 50 mg Injection affect my contraception?

Cagin 50 mg Injection is unlikely to interfere with your contraception, including the combination pill or emergency contraception. For further information, seek medical advice from your healthcare professional.

Does fungal infections spread from person to person?

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, avoiding close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoiding sharing things with the infected person is recommended, as it can also spread the infection.

Is there anything I should avoid eating or drinking while on medication?

No, you can continue to eat and drink normally while taking Cagin 50 mg Injection unless instructed by the doctor.