Caspofungin Acetate

Applications An echinocandin that inhibits the synthesis of β (1,3)-D-glucan, an integral component of the fungal cell wall. An antifungal drug used in the treatment of invasive fungal infections. References Sandhu, P. et al.: Antimicrob. Agents Chemorther., 48, 1272 (2004); Bertsche, T. et al.: Pharamaz. Zeit., 148, 34 (2003); Hoang, A.: Am. J. Health-Sys. Pharm., 58, 1206 (2001);