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Drug profile · INN

caspofungin

caspofungin (CANCIDAS (PREVIOUSLY CASPOFUNGIN MSD)) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient.

EMA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02) J02AX04
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Drug details — caspofungin
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Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02)
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Quick answer

caspofungin (CANCIDAS (PREVIOUSLY CASPOFUNGIN MSD)) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient.

Key facts

INN caspofungin
Brand CANCIDAS (PREVIOUSLY CASPOFUNGIN MSD)
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02)
ATC code J02AX04

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP230824 Phase 3 · PARItec · Uncomplicated candidemia
  2. FMGX-CS-302 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Invasive mold infections caused by Aspergillus spp., Fusariu
  3. DR220214 Phase 2 · Tour Hekla · Pneumocystis pneumonia
  4. caspofungin Unknown · Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital · Pneumocystis Pneumonia

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  3. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  4. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  5. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  6. dengue tetravalent vaccine (live, attenuated) Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)

Frequently asked questions

What is caspofungin?

caspofungin (CANCIDAS (PREVIOUSLY CASPOFUNGIN MSD)) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient.

What is the brand name for caspofungin?

CANCIDAS (PREVIOUSLY CASPOFUNGIN MSD) is a marketed brand name for caspofungin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.