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Eraxis 100 Injection

Manufactured byPFIZER LTD
ContainsAnidulafungin
Description
Eraxis 100 Injection is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal infections of the blood or other internal organs like the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach. The medicine works by preventing the development of the fungal cell wall (protective covering), thus stopping the growth of the fungi. Eraxis 100 Injection may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, headache, vomiting, and low blood potassium levels. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Eraxis 100 Injection is administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinical setting. Do not self administer this medicine. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment with this medicine. Eraxis 100 Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver problems or other health conditions and also about your ongoing medications before receiving this injection. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Eraxis 100 Injection

Anidulan Injection
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Eraxis 100 Injection

  • Seizures
  • Itching and skin rash
  • Low blood potassium
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Headache
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Kidney Impairment
  • Changes in blood pressure
  • Altered blood glucose levels
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Stomach pain
  • Pain at injection site
  • Muscle pain and cramps
  • Dry mouth

Uses of Eraxis 100 Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Oesophageal Candidiasis
  • Candidemia
  • Invasive Candidiasis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Eraxis 100 Injection to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Eraxis 100 Injection remains effective in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Eraxis 100 Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Eraxis 100 Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy, as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Eraxis 100 Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary, as it is not known if this medicine passes into the breastmilk. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

Eraxis 100 Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Eraxis 100 Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy, as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Eraxis 100 Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary, as it is not known if this medicine passes into the breastmilk. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

Eraxis 100 Injection is not recommended for use in children less than one month of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Other medicines

Eraxis 100 Injection may affect or get affected by other medicines that you take. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medications, including herbs and supplements, to avoid undesired effects.

Missed Dose

Eraxis 100 Injection is usually administered in the hospital/clinical setting. Hence, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you miss a scheduled appointment for a dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.

Overdose

As Eraxis 100 Injection is administered in the hospital/clinical setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, if an overdose is suspected, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Eraxis 100 Injection should be used with caution if you have liver problems as this medicine may further worsen your condition. Your doctor may monitor your liver functions regularly while you are on treatment with this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Eraxis 100 Injection is administered in a hospital/clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all instructions given by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to this medicine. Inform your doctor about your ongoing medications or other medical conditions you have before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Eraxis 100 Injection interferes with the formation of a vital component of the fungal cell wall (the protective covering of the fungi). Thus it stops the growth of the fungi.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Echinocandins

Schedule

Schedule H

Medicines.org.uk. 2022. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 February 2022].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.454.pdf>

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. DailyMed - ERAXIS- anidulafungin injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 February 2022].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a88d9010-55fb-4a02-baff-042cd27688ea>
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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Mar 2022

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