Anidulafungin
Generic name: anidulafungin [ ay-NID-ue-la-FUN-gin ]
Brand name: Eraxis
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (100 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Echinocandins
What is anidulafungin?
Anidulafungin is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat candida (yeast) infections in the blood or the stomach in adults and children at least 1 month old.
Anidulafungin is also used to treat candida infections of the esophagus only in adults.
Anidulafungin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use anidulafungin if:
you are allergic to anidulafungin or similar medicines such as caspofungin or micafungin; or
you have hereditary fructose intolerance, a condition that makes it hard for you to digest fructose sugars (such as in certain fruits or juices).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is anidulafungin given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Anidulafungin is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Anidulafungin must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) and then further diluted in an IV bag before using it. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
This medicine must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 45 minutes to 3 hours to complete.
You may need to use an infusion pump or special syringe when giving anidulafungin to a child. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Anidulafungin is sometimes given for up to 7 days after your symptoms clear up, or up to 14 days after lab tests show that the infection has cleared. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Anidulafungin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
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