- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits synthesis of beta (1,3)-D-glucan, an essential component of the fungal / yeast cell wall.
- Microbiology
- Effective against severe Candida infection and invasive aspergillosis.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Febrile neutropaenia with suspected fungal source
- Invasive candidiasis
- Refractory invasive aspergillosis
- Adverse Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Headache
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