About rezafungin acetate
Echinocandin antifungal
Used for
- Treats invasive candidiasis in adults, including candidemia.
Usual adult dose
400 mg intravenously on day 1, then 200 mg once weekly; treatment is usually at least two weeks.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Fever
- Low potassium
- Infusion-related reactions
Important warnings
- Use only for susceptible Candida infections; confirm diagnosis and susceptibility when possible.
- Serious allergic reactions and infusion-related reactions can occur.
- May affect liver tests; monitor liver function during treatment.
- Not established for children or prevention of fungal infections.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; animal studies showed potential fetal harm. Use only when clearly needed.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether rezafungin passes into human milk; effects on nursing infants are unknown.
Interactions
- No clinically significant drug interactions are expected based on available data.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.