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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Caspofungin is a potent <strong>echinocandin antifungal agent</strong> produced via fermentation. Its core structure features a cyclic peptide backbone with a fatty acid tail, targeting beta-(1,3)-D-glucan synthesis in fungal cell walls. Molecular formula: C<sub>52</sub>H<sub>78</sub>N<sub>14</sub>O<sub>14</sub>; CAS No.: 162978-05-8.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Invasive Aspergillosis:</strong> Salvage therapy for patients refractory to other treatments.</li>
<li><strong>Candidemia:</strong> First-line treatment for systemic candida infections.</li>
<li><strong>Prophylaxis:</strong> Prevention of fungal infections in high-risk hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to echinocandins. Requires strict temperature control (2°C to 8°C) during storage and transport to maintain stability. Clinical use demands monitoring of liver function tests due to potential hepatotoxicity risks.</p>