Autosub for caspofungin if ID okays usage.    Dose is 100 mg IV q 24 hours for adults, or 2 mg/kg/day for pediatrics.  Inform prescriber that the first 24 hours of dosing will be provided; however an infectious disease consult must be initiated by the ordering physician at the time the drug is ordered for it to be continued past 24 hours.  

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