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Brand Names: Eraxis

Generic Name: anidulafungin (injection) (Pronunciation: a nid yoo luh FUN jin)

• What is anidulafungin (Eraxis)?
• What are the possible side effects of anidulafungin (Eraxis)?
• What is the most important information I should know about anidulafungin (Eraxis)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before using anidulafungin (Eraxis)?
• How is anidulafungin given (Eraxis)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Eraxis)?
• What happens if I overdose (Eraxis)?
• What should I avoid while using anidulafungin (Eraxis)?
• What other drugs will affect anidulafungin (Eraxis)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is anidulafungin (Eraxis)?

Anidulafungin is an antifungal antibiotic. It helps your body fight infection caused by a fungus.

Anidulafungin treats candida (yeast) infections in the blood, or in the stomach or esophagus.

Anidulafungin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of anidulafungin (Eraxis)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• feeling light-headed or faint; or
• confusion, weakness, dry mouth, or muscle tenderness.

Less serious side effects may include:

• hot flashes;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; or
• headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about anidulafungin (Eraxis)?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease.

There may be other drugs that can affect anidulafungin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you think you have used too much medicine, or if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or is especially bothersome.

Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated.