Anidulafungin



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  • Contains / Salt: Anidulafungin


Anidulafungin Information



Anidulafungin Benefits & Uses

Anidulafungin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anidulafungin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Candidal Infection
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: used in esophageal candidiasis, first dose should be taken of 100 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Candidal Infection
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: used in esophageal candidiasis, first dose should be taken of 100 mg/day


Anidulafungin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Anidulafungin is used -

Moderate

  • Increased Liver Enzymes
  • Confusion

Mild

Anidulafungin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Anidulafungin safe for pregnant women?


    Anidulafungin is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Anidulafungin safe during breastfeeding?


    Anidulafungin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Anidulafungin on the Kidneys?


    Anidulafungin is not harmful for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Anidulafungin on the Liver?


    Using Anidulafungin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Anidulafungin on the Heart?


    Using Anidulafungin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Anidulafungin with Other Drugs

Anidulafungin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mild



Anidulafungin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anidulafungin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Anidulafungin

  • Is this Anidulafungin habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Anidulafungin has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Anidulafungin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Anidulafungin only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Anidulafungin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Anidulafungin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Anidulafungin


    It is safe to take Anidulafungin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Anidulafungin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Anidulafungin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Eraxis™ (anidulafungin)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 173-174



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