Description: Anidulafungin is usually used in treatment of Candidemia or Candida infections, causing intra-abdominal abscess and peritonitis without damaging or affecting human tissue. Aproximately 80% of systemic fungal infections are caused by Candida and continue to be the fourth leading cause of bloodstream infections in the US. It is also used to treat esophageal candidiasis. In other words, Anidulafungin helps your body fight infection caused by a fungus by treating infections in blood, esophagus or the stomach. It is an FDA approved medicine and it includes side effects like diarrhea, hypokalemia, headache, rash and nausea. Fungal infections are growing due to AIDS, improvements in immunosuppressive therapies, hospitalized patients and an aging global population.

Eraxis is designed to eradicate fungal infection due to disruption of enzyme synthesis pathways. In other words, Eraxis relieves symptoms of Candidiasis right at the source, which is why it is usually administered by IV. The product was compared to fluconazole and they were pretty much effective with high percentages. However, Eraxis produced a higher percent of relapse rates among patients that already received treatment. Eraxis is used most because of the lower mortality rates amongst patients compared to fluconazole.

Treatment Type: Prescription IV
Treatment Time: 14-42 days
Application: Once a day
Treatment Cost: $100.00-$199.00

Manufacturer: Pfizer
Official Website: Pfizer.com
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Availability: Available only in hospitals
Active Ingredient: none

Editor's Recommendation: Before using Anidulafungin, consult your doctor if you have liver disease, other prescriptions including vitamins, minerals, herbal products and other drugs prescribed to other doctors. Stop using the medication and seek help if you have overdosed on this medicine or if you have signs like hives, difficulty breathing or facial swelling. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. You should also consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during treatment and you shouldn’t breast-feed.

Dosage usually varies from adults to children and the doctor will apply the dosage for each case. Check with your doctor if you have black stool, chills, cough, decreased urine, dry mouth, fever, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, back or side pain, mood changes, muscle pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, numbness in limbs or lips, painful or difficult urination, pale skin, seizures, short breath, sore throat, sores, ulcers or white spots around the mouth area, unusual bleeding or unusual signs of weakness.
Anidulafungin is administered as an IV, yet it comes as an insoluble white powder. Eraxis requires reconstitution with sterile water and subsequent dilution in order to administer it to the patient. Eraxis has possible histamine-mediated symptoms like diarrhea, hypokalemia and Elevated ALT.