Isuvaz 200mg Injection

Isuvaz 200mg Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Isuvaz 200mg Injection, a Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd product containing the salt combination Isavuconazole (200mg). Key uses of this medication include Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

Information about Isuvaz 200mg Injection (Brand: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis

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  • MRP: ₹ 11999
  • Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Isavuconazole (200mg)
  • Brand: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis

Description

  • 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 can be taken with or without food
  • Take it exactly as your doctor has advised
  • Swallow the whole capsule, do not chew, crush, dissolve, or open the capsules
  • Continue to take the medicine until you finish your complete course, even if 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/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, or dark urine.
  • Before taking the medicine, 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.
  • There is a Patient Support Program / Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg
  • Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same
  • You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Cautions

Liver: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Isuvaz 200mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Isuvaz 200mg Injection is recommended. However, clinical monitoring for isavuconazole-related adverse reactions is recommended when treating patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Isuvaz 200mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Isuvaz 200mg Injection is recommended.
Driving: UNSAFE: Isuvaz 200mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Isuvaz 200mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Isuvaz 200mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Isuvaz 200mg Injection.
Drug Action: Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Therapeutic class: ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Phenyl propane derivatives

Uses

Uses of Isuvaz 200mg Injection

  • In Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis Invasive Aspergillosis occurs when the infection spreads rapidly from the lungs to the brain, heart, kidneys or skin, in patients with compromised immunity, such as those under cancer therapy, bone marrow transplantation or any other immune related disorder
  • Isuvaz 200mg Injection helps treat invasive Aspergillosis and helps you recover faster
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully while on treatment with Isuvaz 200mg Injection.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Isuvaz 200mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Isuvaz 200mg Injection
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Headache
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Breathlessness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

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