PediRounds

Caspofungin — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Caspofungin in children. Category: Antifungal/Antiviral.

Dose70 mg/m2 loading then 50 mg/m2 daily (surface-area based)
RouteIV
Frequencydaily

Clinical notes

Echinocandin; dose by body surface area.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines