Eraxis
Generic name:anidulafungin [ ay-NID-ue-la-FUN-gin ]
Drug class:Echinocandins
What is Eraxis?
Eraxis is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Eraxis is used to treat candida (yeast) infections in the blood or the stomach in adults and children at least 1 month old.
Eraxis is also used to treat candida infections of the esophagus only in adults.
Warnings
Use Eraxis for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Eraxis will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Before using Eraxis, tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
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 Eraxis 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 Eraxis given?
Use Eraxis exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Eraxis 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.
Eraxis 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 Eraxis 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.
Eraxis 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 Eraxis to a child. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Eraxis 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. Eraxis will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a
