ANIDULAFUNGIN belongs to the class of medicines called antifungals used to treat invasive candidiasis. Invasive candidiasis is a type of fungal infection of the blood or other internal organs caused by yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida.
ANIDULAFUNGIN contains Anidulafungin, which works by preventing the normal development of fungal cell walls by making them fragile or unable to grow. Thus, ANIDULAFUNGIN kills fungus and helps to treat fungal infection.
ANIDULAFUNGIN will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. ANIDULAFUNGIN may cause common side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia (low blood potassium), headache, vomiting, or difficulty breathing. Most of these side effects of ANIDULAFUNGIN gradually resolve over time and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Anidulafungin, caspofungin, or any other medicines. ANIDULAFUNGIN is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are of childbearing age, effective contraception should be used. If you are a nursing mother, take your doctor’s advice before receiving ANIDULAFUNGIN.
Invasive candidiasis
ANIDULAFUNGIN contains Anidulafungin, an antifungal drug which prevents the normal development of fungal cell walls by making them fragile or unable to grow. Thus, ANIDULAFUNGIN kills fungus and helps to treat fungal infections of blood or other internal organs.
If you are allergic to Anidulafungin, caspofungin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ANIDULAFUNGIN is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are of childbearing age, effective contraception should be used. If you are a nursing mother, take your doctor’s advice before receiving ANIDULAFUNGIN. If you develop liver problems during your treatment with ANIDULAFUNGIN, your doctor may monitor you more closely for liver function.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions found.
The interaction of alcohol with ANIDULAFUNGIN is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.
It is unknown how ANIDULAFUNGIN affects pregnant women. Therefore, it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving ANIDULAFUNGIN.
It is unknown how ANIDULAFUNGIN affects breastfeeding women. Therefore, take your doctor’s advice before receiving ANIDULAFUNGIN while breast-feeding.
The effect of ANIDULAFUNGIN on driving is unknown. Drive only if you are alert after taking ANIDULAFUNGIN.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of ANIDULAFUNGIN in patients with liver problems, please discuss them with your doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of ANIDULAFUNGIN in patients with kidney problems, please discuss them with your doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of ANIDULAFUNGIN for children, please consult a doctor.
Invasive candidiasis: It is a type of serious fungal infection that can affect blood, brain, heart, bones, eyes, and other parts of the body. It is caused by yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. The most common symptoms include fever and chills that do not improve after antibiotic treatment for suspected bacterial infections. Other symptoms can develop if the infection spreads to other parts of the body, such as the brain, heart, bones, eyes, or joints.