Abstract:

The use of caspofungin in neonates is beyond the instructions. Therefore, a retrospective analysis was performed to investigate the hepatic safety of caspofungin during the treatment of fungal diseases in neonates. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 23 neonates with Candida infection who were treated or prevented with caspofungin. Among the 23 neonates treated with caspofungin, 13 cases were cured (57%), and 10 cases showed improvements (43%). In addition, there were no adverse reactions associated with drug use, such as gastrointestinal tract, thrombocytopenia, and liver function damage. In summary, caspofungin achieved good results in the treatment or prevention of Candida infection in neonates, and no severe adverse reactions closely related to its use were found. However, the economy and safety of antifungal drugs should be considered in clinical practice for reasonable use.

Key words: Caspofungin, Candida infection, Neonate, Liver function