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Anidulafungin
Latest prescription information about Anidulafungin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Anidulafungin
Pronunciation : a nid yoo luh FUN jin
Trade Name(s):
International- Eraxis. This medication is an antifungal agent, prescribed for candida infections and esophageal candidiasis. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Candida infections- Loading Dose- The recommended dose is a single 200 on Day 1, followed by 100 mg daily dose thereafter. Esophageal candidiasis- Loading Dose- The recommended dose is a single 100 mg on Day 1, followed by 50 mg daily dose thereafter. How it should be taken : IV- It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver impairment, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Most Common - Rash, hives, flushing, itching, asthma, difficulty in breathing, and low blood pressure. Blood - Decrease in platelets. Heart - Heart block, abnormal heart rhyth, high blood pressure and flushing. Eye - Eye pain, vision blurred and visual disturbances. Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain upper, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, fecal incontinence, nausea and vomiting. General - Infusion related reaction, swelling in the extremities and rigors. Liver - Abnormal liver function tests and liver damage. Metabolic - Increase in blood minerals. Musculoskeletal - Back pain. Central Nervous System - Convulsion, dizziness, and headache. Respiratory - Cough. Skin - Redness and increased sweating. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze. |
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