Caspofungin Acetate Injection and DMT SUIK
Determining the interaction of Caspofungin Acetate Injection and DMT SUIK and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using dexamethasone together with caspofungin may cause caspofungin to be less effective. Let your doctor know if your infection worsens or your symptoms don't improve. Talk with your doctor before using dexamethasone while you are using caspofungin. You may need a dose adjustment or special test to take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:ADJUST DOSE: Coadministration with inducers or mixed inducer/inhibitors of certain metabolic pathways may produce clinically meaningful reductions in the plasma concentrations of caspofungin. This assumption is based on results from regression analyses of patient pharmacokinetic data derived from a small number of patients who were administered the drugs efavirenz, nelfinavir, nevirapine, phenytoin, rifampin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine prior to and/or concurrently with caspofungin. There are no data from formal drug interaction studies to evaluate these regression analyses, and it is not known which metabolic pathway involved in caspofungin clearance may be inducible.
MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of caspofungin states that during coadministration with efavirenz, nelfinavir, nevirapine, phenytoin, rifampin, dexamethasone or carbamazepine, an increase in the daily dosage to 70 mg (following the usual 70 mg loading dose) should be considered in patients who are not clinically responding.
- "Product Information. Cancidas (caspofungin)" Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
Generic Name: caspofungin
Brand name: Cancidas
Synonyms: Caspofungin
Generic Name: dexamethasone
Brand name: Baycadron, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA
Synonyms: Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone (Systemic)
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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