About anidulafungin
Echinocandin antifungal
Used for
- Treats invasive candidiasis, including candidemia, in adults.
- Treats esophageal candidiasis in adults.
Usual adult dose
Invasive candidiasis: 200 mg intravenously once, then 100 mg once daily. Esophageal candidiasis: 100 mg once, then 50 mg once daily.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- Headache
- Infusion-related reactions, including flushing or rash
- Abnormal liver blood tests
Important warnings
- Infuse slowly; rapid infusion can cause serious allergic-like reactions.
- Monitor for liver problems, especially with existing liver disease.
- Not suitable for treating infections caused by Cryptococcus or Mucorales fungi.
- Treatment duration depends on infection and clinical response.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether anidulafungin passes into breast milk; discuss risks with a clinician.
Interactions
- No major interactions with most medicines are expected.
- Rifampin may increase anidulafungin exposure; clinical monitoring may be appropriate.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.