Caspofungin is indicated for the treatment of

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All echinocandins have shown in vitro and in vivo (animal studies)activity against Candida and Aspergillus species.Caspofungin is currently indicated for the treatment of febrile neutropenia,candidemia,esophageal candidiasis,and aspergillosis in patients refractory or intolerant to amphotericin B,lipid-based amphotericin B,and itraconazole.Micafungin is indicated only for esophageal candidiasis treatment and prophylaxis after hematopoietic stem cell transplants.Anidulafungin,the most recently approved agent,is indicated for the treatment of candidemia,nonneutropenic candidiasis,and esophageal candidiasis.All echinocandins are considered ineffective against Cryptococcus species because these organisms lack (1,3)-F1F1F1S1F1F1F10-D-glucan in their cell wall.

Caspofungin Is Indicated for the Treatment of