Description
This page contains brief details about the drug isavuconazole, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Isavuconazole was first approved by the U.S. FDA on March 6, 2015.
Mechanism of Action of Isavuconazole
Isavuconazole produces fungicidal action by disrupting the biosynthesis of ergosterol. Ergosterol is an essential component of the fungal cell membrane. Disruption of ergosterol leads to reduced structural integrity, cell membrane function and causes inhibition of fugal growth and replication, thereby causing cell death.
Uses of Isavuconazole
Isavuconazole is an azole antifungal medication used to treat Invasive Aspergillosis and Invasive Mucormycosis.
Isavuconazole Dosage available
Isavuconazole is to be administered as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It is administered by two ways.
Isavuconazole capsule is administered either orally with or without food. Isavuconazole injection is administered as an infusion into the vein.
