Anidulafungin
Trade name
Eraxis
Presentation and preparation
|
Vial size
(powder volume) |
Fluid to add
|
Volume to add
|
Resulting concentration
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg (negligible) |
Water for injections | 30 mL | 3.33 mg/mL |
It may take up to 5 minutes to obtain a clear solution.
IV administration
Dilute to 0.77 mg/mL and infuse loading doses over at least 3 hours and infuse maintenance doses over at least 1.5 hours.
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Additional information
Observe closely for anaphylactic reactions.
Rapid infusion may cause hypotension, dyspnoea, rash, itchiness and flushing.
Refrigerate, do not freeze.