Category:
Other Antibiotics
CAS NO:
179463-17-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Caspofungin Acetate is a semisynthetic echinocandin antifungal agent produced via fermentation and chemical modification. Its molecular formula is C51H72N8O14, with CAS No. 169150-62-7, serving as the acetate salt of the active lipopeptide.
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to caspofungin or acetate salts. Requires storage below 25°C in dry conditions. Clinical use demands monitoring of hepatic enzymes and potential drug-drug interactions with cyclosporine or rifampicin.