Caspofungin
ATC Code
J02AX04
Caspofungin
Definition
An antimycotic echinocandin lipopeptide, semisynthetically derived from a fermentation product of the fungus Glarea lozoyensis. Caspofungin inhibits 1,3-beta-glucan synthase, resulting in decreased synthesis of beta(1,3)-D-glucan (an essential component of the fungal cell wall), weakening of the fungal cell wall, and fungal cell wall rupture. This agent is active against Aspergillus and Candida species.
Also known as CASPOFUNGIN — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC J02AX04 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C28910 per NCIT
- SCTID 407732005 per RXNORM
- SCTID 413770001 per RXNORM
- UNII F0XDI6ZL63 per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Candidemia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |