Eraxis 100mg (Injection)

Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd

Salt Composition : Anidulafungin(100mg)


Eraxis 100mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your liver function should be monitored regularly during treatment.


It may lead to a few common side effects like decreased potassium levels in the blood, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and vomiting. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Eraxis 100mg Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.


Pharmacokinets

Pharmacokinetic studies of anidulafungin have been conducted in healthy volunteers, patients with invasive fungal infection, renal or hepatically impaired patients, and in children. Results from these studies demonstrate that anidulafungin has poor and variable absorption after oral administration.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Eraxis

Decreased potassium level in blood

Nausea

Diarrhea

Headache

Vomiting

Fever

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Indigestion

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Contra Indications

You should not use anidulafungin 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).

Pregnancy Related Information

Eraxis 100mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eraxis 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Eraxis 100mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.


Indications

Candidemia. Indicated for treatment of candidemia and intra-abdominal abscess and peritonitis caused by Candida infections. ...

Esophageal Candidiasis. Indicated for treatment of esophageal candidiasis. ...

Candida auris (Off-label) ...

Dosage Modifications. ...

Dosing Considerations.

Interactions

Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first. Anidulafungin has severe interactions with no other drugs. Anidulafungin has serious interactions with the following drug: Saccharomyces boulardii.

Storage Requirements

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Eraxis 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Eraxis 100mg Injection is given as a slow injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FAQs

Q. What is Eraxis 100mg Injection used for?

Eraxis 100mg Injection is used to treat fungal infection (Candida infections) of the blood or other internal organs.