Caspofungin Dosage

Caspofungin is usually given in a hospital or at home by a visiting nurse.

• Fungal infections in people with a fever and a low number of white blood cells: Adults receive 70 mg of Caspofungin by IV infusion on the first day. After that, 50 mg of Caspofungin is given by IV infusion once a day. This dose can be raised back up to 70 mg if the 50 mg dose isn't working well enough. The dose for children between the age of 3 months and 17 years is based on their body surface area but should never be more than what the typical adult dose is. You will continue to receive Caspofungin by IV once a day until you have been symptom-free for at least 7 days or until your blood tests show no fungus for 14 days in a row.
• Candidemia and other Candida infections: 70 mg of Caspofungin is given by IV infusion on the first day. After that, 50 mg of Caspofungin is given by IV infusion once a day. The dose for children between the age of 3 months and 17 years is based on their body surface area but should never be more than what the typical adult dose is. You will continue to receive Caspofungin by IV once a day until your blood tests show no fungus for at least 14 days in a row.
• Thrush of the esophagus: 50 mg of Caspofungin is given by IV infusion once a day. The dose for children between the age of 3 months and 17 years is based on their body surface area but should never be more than what the typical adult dose is. You will continue to receive Caspofungin by IV once a day until you have been symptom-free for at least 7 to 14 days.
• Invasive aspergillosis: 70 mg of Caspofungin is given by IV infusion on the first day. After that, 50 mg of Caspofungin is given by IV infusion once a day. The dose for children between the age of 3 months and 17 years is based on their body surface area but should never be more than what the typical adult dose is. The length of time you receive Caspofungin is different for everyone and depends on how fast your infection gets better.