Caspofungin Intravenous and Enzalutamide

• Generic Name: caspofungin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cancidas

Caspofungin injection is used to treat serious fungal infections, including candidemia (fungal infection in the blood), esophageal candidiasis (fungal infection of the esophagus), other candida infections, and aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs). It is also used to treat fungal infections assumed to be present in patients with febrile neutropenia. Caspofungin injection is given when other medicines (eg, amphotericin B, itraconazole) did not work well.

Caspofungin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: enzalutamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xtandi

Enzalutamide is an anti-androgen. It works in the body by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones).

Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Enzalutamide is used together with other medicines, or with surgery.

Enzalutamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.