Isuvaz 200mg Injection

About this Medicine

Isuvaz 200mg Injection is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain types of fungal infections called invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis in patients 18 years of age and older. It works by stopping the growth of fungi in the body. Isuvaz 200mg Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Continue to get the injection until you finish your complete course, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping it too early may result in a return of the infection.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, increased liver enzymes, decreased potassium level in blood, constipation, breathlessness, cough, peripheral edema, and back pain. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult with your doctor. In rare cases, Isuvaz 200mg Injection may cause serious liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, including persistent nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellowing eyes/skin, or dark urine.Before getting the injection, tell your doctor if you have any known history of allergy to this medicine. Let your doctor also if you have any preexisting medical conditions, especially liver disease and heart problems. This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Additionally, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you know how the medicine works. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

How it Works

Isuvaz 200mg Injection contains Isavuconazole, an antifungal medicine that blocks the activity of an enzyme that aids in the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane. As a result, the fungus fails to grow and multiply. This kills the infection causing fungus and clears the infection.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Phenyl propane derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

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