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caspofungin acetate

caspofungin acetate (CANCIDAS) is a 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — caspofungin acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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0
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Data quality
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Quick answer

caspofungin acetate (CANCIDAS) is a 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN caspofungin acetate
Brand CANCIDAS
Mechanism 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor
Target 1,3-beta-glucan synthase
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor

Primary target: 1,3-beta-glucan synthase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. micafungin sodium 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor
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  3. ibrexafungerp citrate 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is caspofungin acetate?

caspofungin acetate (CANCIDAS) is a 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for caspofungin acetate?

CANCIDAS is a marketed brand name for caspofungin acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of caspofungin acetate?

caspofungin acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.