What is Eraxis: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Eraxis overview
BRAND NAMES:
Eraxis
Generic Names:
Eraxis
Uses:
Treats infections caused by a fungus. This medicine is an antifungal.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antifungal
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Eraxis used for?
Eraxis is an antifungal medication. It is used to treat yeast infections of the blood and stomach or esophagus. Eraxis works by stopping the growth of fungus. Eraxis is indicated for use by adults and is available as an injection.
What form(s) does Eraxis come in
Injectable
What are common Eraxis doses?
Solution Reconstituted 100MG
Common Eraxis prescriptions
Eraxis
50mg solution reconstituted
How to take Eraxis
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It should be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for 45 minutes to 3 hours.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It should be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What to do if you miss a dose of Eraxis
Eraxis contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to anidulafungin or similar medicines, or if you have fructose intolerance (genetic disease).
Eraxis warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding , or if you have liver disease.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsIncreased risk of polysorbate toxicity in low-birth weight infants
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Trouble breathing
Eraxis interactions
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine may cause new or worsening liver problems. Your doctor will monitor your liver function while you are taking anidulafungin.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Eraxis side effects
Serious Side Effects
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches
Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting
Shaking, trembling, sweating, faintness or lightheadedness, hunger, confusion, fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Less Serious Side Effects
Headache
Diarrhea, stomach upset
Trouble sleeping
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