Kabifungin

Kabifungin 70 Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).

Yes, Kabifungin 70 Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.

Kabifungin 70 Injection should be administered as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Kabifungin 70 Injection.

Kabifungin 70 Injection targets an essential component of the outermost layer (cell wall) of the fungus, called beta-(1,3)-D-glucan. This component is present in the Aspergillus species and Candida species but not present in mammalian cells. Kabifungin 70 Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.

Kabifungin 70 Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Kabifungin 70 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.