Anidulafungin Stada
Anidulafungin Stada treats serious fungal infections in the blood and organs in adults and children (1 month to under 18 years).
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Anidulafungin
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: 200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg daily. Children (1 month to under 18 years): 3.0 mg per kg (up to 200 mg) on the first day, then 1.5 mg per kg (up to 100 mg) daily.
Method
Given once a day as a slow drip into a vein (infusion).
Important
Adults: Max 200 mg on the first day, then max 100 mg daily. Children: Max 200 mg on the first day, then max 100 mg daily (dose depends on weight).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low potassium in your blood.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Feeling sick (nausea).
- •Seizures.
- •Headache.
- •Vomiting.
- •Changes in liver test results.
- •Rash, itching.
- •Changes in kidney test results.
- •Abnormal flow of bile from the gallbladder.
- •High blood sugar.
- •High or low blood pressure.
- •Sudden tightening of airway muscles causing wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath.
RARE
- •Problems with blood clotting.
- •Redness and warmth of the skin.
- •Hot flashes.
- •Stomach pain.
- •Hives (nettle rash).
- •Pain at the injection site.
- •Very serious, life-threatening allergic reaction.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to anidulafungin, other similar medicines (echinocandins), or any other ingredients.
- Your doctor may check your liver more closely if you have liver problems during treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you are having anesthesia while on this medicine.
- Watch for signs of an allergic or infusion-related reaction like itching, rash, hives, redness, sneezing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor right away.
- This medicine should not be given to babies younger than 1 month old.
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- Not recommended during pregnancy; use birth control if you can become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.