ANIDULAFUNGIN

Overview

ANIDULAFUNGIN is a Schedule H drug.

Anidulafungin is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Anidulafungin treats candida (yeast) infections in the blood, or in the stomach or esophagus.

Usage

ANIDULAFUNGIN is generally used to treat: Fungal Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver impairment, children, bronchospasm, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Antifungal therapy should continue for at least 14 days after the last positive culture.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ANIDULAFUNGIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

ANIDULAFUNGIN : Increased Thirst, Irregular Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Urinating, Pale Skin, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Throat Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

ANIDULAFUNGIN : Hives, Depression, Back Pain, Constipation, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Head Headache

Disease Interactions

ANIDULAFUNGIN can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

ANIDULAFUNGIN is categorized as: ECHINOCANDINS / ANTIFUNGALS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ANIDULAFUNGIN as Ingredient

ANDULFA 100MG INJANIDULAFUNGIN 100.0 MG
ERAXIS 100MG INJANIDULAFUNGIN 100.0 MG