Caspofungin Intravenous and Idelvion

• 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: coagulation factor ix
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alphanine SD, Alprolix, BeneFIX, Idelvion, Ixinity, Mononine, Rebinyn, Rixubis, BeneFIX 250 Int'l Units, BeneFIX

Idelvion is a man-made protein similar to a natural protein in the body that helps the blood to clot.

Idelvion is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia B. This medication is not for treating people with hemophilia A factor VIII deficiency.

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