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caspofungin (non-formulary)

caspofungin (non-formulary)
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CLASS
081416

Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Echinocandins

Medication
Ordered

Brand Name

Dosages

Frequency

Indication

Formulary Medication

Equivalent
Dose

 

Frequency

 

Caspofungin

Cancidas

70 mg stat, then 50 mg

every 24 hours

Candidemia & disseminated candidiasis

Micafungin**

100 mg

Daily

Anidulafungin

Eraxis*

200 mg stat, then 100 mg

Caspofungin

Cancidas

50 mg

every 24 hours

Esophageal Candidiasis

Micafungin**

150 mg

Daily

Anidulafungin

Eraxis

100 mg stat, then 50 mg

** Note:  Does NOT require adjustment for moderate hepatic impairment


Last updated: Dec. 8, 2021
  • Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.


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