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Anidulafungin

Echinocandin Antifungal
Available on requestCold chainAntifungals
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Anidulafungin is an echinocandin antifungal indicated for the treatment of infections, among other approved uses. It is available as powder for injection for intravenous use. MedsAcross supplies Anidulafungin for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Echinocandin Antifungal
ATC classification
J02AX06 Anidulafungin · Antifungals for systemic use, subgroup J02A, subgroup J02AX
US FDA first approval
17 February 2006
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
No
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Intravenous
Dosage forms
Powder for injection
Identifiers
UNII 9HLM53094IRxCUI 341018CAS 166663-25-8DrugBank DB00362Q4764531

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

ERAXIS is an echinocandin antifungal indicated for the treatment of the following infections: • Candidemia and other forms of Candida infections (intra-abdominal abscess and peritonitis) in adults and pediatric patients (1 month of age and older). • Esophageal candidiasis in adults. Limitations of use • ERAXIS has not been studied in adult and pediatric patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and meningitis due to Candida or in sufficient numbers of neutropenic patients. The dosage of ERAXIS for the treatment of Candida dissemination into the CNS and the eye has not been established. • ERAXIS is associated with high relapse rates in esophageal candidiasis.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

Adults Pediatric Patients 1 Month of Age and Older Candidemia and other forms of Candida infections 200 mg loading dose on Day 1, followed by 100 mg once daily maintenance dose thereafter for at least 14 days after the last positive culture 3 mg/kg (not to exceed 200 mg) loading dose on Day 1, followed by 1.5 mg/kg (not to exceed 100 mg) once daily maintenance dose thereafter for at least 14 days after the last positive culture. Esophageal candidiasis 100 mg loading dose on Day 1, followed by 50 mg once daily maintenance dose thereafter for a minimum of 14 days and for at least 7 days following resolution of symptoms. Not Approved Rate of Infusion for Adults and Pediatric Patients The rate of infusion should not exceed 1.1 mg/minute [equivalent to 1.4 mL/minute or 84 mL/hour when reconstituted and diluted per instructions]

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

ERAXIS is contraindicated in: • Patients with known hypersensitivity to anidulafungin, any component of ERAXIS, or other echinocandins • Patients with known or suspected Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI) • Known hypersensitivity to anidulafungin, any component of ERAXIS, or other echinocandins. • Known or suspected Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI)

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

• Hepatic Effects: Risk of abnormal liver tests, hepatitis, hepatic failure, monitor hepatic function during therapy. • Hypersensitivity: Anaphylaxis, including shock has been reported. Risk of infusion-related adverse reactions, possibly histamine-mediated, including rash, urticaria, flushing, pruritus, bronchospasm, dyspnea, and hypotension, to reduce occurrence, do not exceed a rate of infusion of 1.1 mg/minute. • Risk of Neonatal Toxicity Associated with Polysorbates: ERAXIS contains polysorbate 80, an inactive ingredient. Thrombocytopenia, renal dysfunction, hepatomegaly, cholestasis, ascites, hypotension and metabolic acidosis haves been reported in low-birth weight infants receiving high doses of polysorbate. ERAXIS is not approved in pediatric patients younger than 1 month of age. • Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI): ERAXIS contains fructose.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following most serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in other labeling sections: • Hepatic Adverse Reactions • Anaphylactic and Hypersensitivity Reactions Adults • Candidemia and other forms of Candida infections: Most common adverse reactions (≥15%) are hypokalemia, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, pyrexia, insomnia, hypotension. • Esophageal candidiasis: Most common adverse reactions (≥5%) are diarrhea, pyrexia, anemia, headache, vomiting, nausea, dyspepsia, oral candidiasis, and hypokalemia. Pediatric Patients (1 month and older) Candidemia and other forms of Candida infections: Most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%): diarrhea, vomiting, pyrexia, abdominal pain, anemia, thrombocytopenia, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) increased, hypoglycemia, epistaxis, and rash.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

Cyclosporine Administration of multiple doses of anidulafungin and cyclosporine to healthy subjects resulted in no significant alteration in the steady state pharmacokinetics of either drug. No dosage adjustment of cyclosporine or anidulafungin is needed when the two drugs are co-administered.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Do not freeze. Excursions for 96 hours up to 25°C (77°F) are permitted, and the vial can be returned to storage at 2°C – 8°C (36°F – 46°F). Infusion Solution ERAXIS infusion solution can be stored at temperatures up to 25°C (77°F) for up to 48 hours. Do not freeze. ERAXIS vials ERAXIS (unreconstituted) vials should be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C – 8°C (36°F – 46°F). Reconstituted solution ERAXIS reconstituted solution can be stored at up to 25°C (77°F) for up to 24 hours.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

1 presentations of Anidulafungin, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Eraxis 100 mg/30 mL powder for injectionIntravenous Cold chainRoerigUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 17 February 2006Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Anidulafungin in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Questions and answers

Is Anidulafungin available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 1 presentations of Anidulafungin and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Anidulafungin have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Anidulafungin, including Eraxis.

Is Anidulafungin approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Anidulafungin on 17 February 2006, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Anidulafungin authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Anidulafungin has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Anidulafungin need cold chain shipping?

At least one listed presentation of Anidulafungin must be kept cold, so it is shipped in temperature-controlled packaging. Check the storage line on each presentation.

Which ATC class is Anidulafungin in?

Anidulafungin is classified under ATC code J02AX06 (Anidulafungin).

References

  1. ERAXIS prescribing information (Roerig). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 19 August 2025
  2. Ecalta: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 9 September 2025

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