Anidulafungin, Injection

What are other names for this medicine?

Type of medicine: antifungal

Generic and brand names: anidulafungin, injection; Eraxis

What is this medicine used for?

This medicine is given by IV infusion (slow drip through a needle into a large vein). It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal infections.

What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?

Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:

• an allergic reaction to any medicine
• liver disease

Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.

How do I use it?

This medicine is given by IV infusion over a period of at least 1 hour. The total number of treatments you need depends on how your infection responds to the medicine.

What should I watch out for?

You will need to have lab tests regularly to see how this medicine affects you. Talk with your healthcare provider about this.

This medicine may cause serious liver problems. If you develop nausea, vomiting, a fever, abdominal pain, yellowing of your eyes or skin, or severe fatigue, contact your healthcare provider right away. These may be signs of liver damage. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of liver problems.

What are the possible side effects?

Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.

Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away. If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).

Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Severe stomach pain; diarrhea; fever; yellow eyes or skin; dark urine; light-colored bowel movements; pain, burning, or swelling at infusion site.

Other: Vomiting, nausea, flushing, headache, dizziness, chills, tingling where the infusion is given, vision changes.

What products might interact with this medicine?

No significant drug interactions have been reported. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine unless your healthcare provider approves.

Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.

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This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not share medicines with other people.

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