Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
179463-17-3
Standard:
in house,
Caspofungin is a potent echinocandin antifungal agent produced via semi-synthetic fermentation. It targets the fungal cell wall by inhibiting beta-1,3-D-glucan synthesis. The compound features the molecular formula C62H84N10O15 and CAS number 169195-83-7.
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to echinocandins. Requires strict temperature control at 2-8°C during storage. Clinical use mandates monitoring of hepatic enzymes due to potential hepatotoxicity risks.