Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
1
Standard:
USP;BP,
Caspofungin and Micafungin are potent echinocandin antifungal agents produced via fermentation or semi-synthesis. Caspofungin (CAS 162804-57-5, C53H79N9O14) inhibits beta-(1,3)-D-glucan synthesis. Micafungin (CAS 179436-85-0, C57H79N5O13) shares a similar mechanism with enhanced stability.
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to echinocandins. Requires refrigeration at 2°C–8°C for stability. Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged therapy due to potential hepatotoxicity.