Caspofungin and Phenytoin interaction
Caspofungin and Phenytoin: the Caspofungin prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Caspofungin (Caspofungin Acetate) label · effective 2026-01-08
…Hepatic CYP Enzymes Adults : When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to adult patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg of Caspofungin acetate for Injection should be considered [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )…
Pediatric Patients : When Caspofungin acetate for Injection is co-administered to pediatric patients with other inducers of hepatic CYP enzymes, such as efavirenz, nevirapine, phenytoin, dexamethasone, or carbamazepine, administration of a daily dose of 70 mg/m 2 Caspofungin acetate for Injection (not to exceed an actual daily dose of 70 mg) should be considered…
Inducers of Hepatic CYP Enzymes Rifampin : Rifampin is a potent CYP3A4 inducer and concomitant administration with caspofungin acetate for injection is expected to reduce the plasma concentrations of caspofungin acetate for injection.
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