ISAVUCONAZOLE 100 mg (Isuvaz) × 7 Capsules

Uses of Isavuconazole

• Invasive aspergillosis
• Invasive mucormycosis
• Serious fungal infections prescribed by a specialist

Benefits of Isavuconazole

• Controls serious fungal infections
• Stops fungi from growing and spreading
• Provides an oral antifungal treatment option
• May be used when amphotericin B is unsuitable

How Does Isavuconazole Work?

Isavuconazole blocks the production of ergosterol, an essential part of the fungal cell membrane. This damages the membrane and prevents the fungus from growing or surviving.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Skin rash
• Abnormal liver test results
• Low blood potassium

Precautions

• Inform your doctor about liver or heart problems.
• Regular liver-function tests may be required.
• Disclose all medicines and supplements due to possible interactions.
• Avoid during pregnancy unless specifically prescribed.
• Breastfeeding may need to be discontinued.
• Do not use if you have familial short QT syndrome.

Isavuconazole Price and Reimbursement Information by Country

Isavuconazole prices may vary between countries depending on the brand, strength, pack size, pharmacy, insurance coverage, government subsidies, taxes and local healthcare policies. The following resources provide country-specific pricing, reimbursement, regulatory or medicine information.

• View Isavuconazole medicinal-form and pricing information on NICE BNF (UK) – https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/isavuconazole/medicinal-forms/
• View Isavuconazonium medicine information on Drugs.com (USA) – https://www.drugs.com/mtm/isavuconazonium-oral-injection.html
• View the Isavuconazole reimbursement review on CDA-AMC (Canada) – https://www.cda-amc.ca/isavuconazole
• View Australian product information from the TGA – https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/auspar-isavuconazole-as-sulphate-191217-pi.docx