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Echinocandin Antifungals

Echinocandin antifungals are used to treat candidiasis and thrush. They work by inhibiting the fungi that is causing the infection.

Why are echinocandin antifungals prescribed?

  1. Thrush (50%)
  2. Candidiasis (50%)

Key takeaways

Echinocandin antifungals are used to treat serious candida (yeast) infections. They work by weakening fungal cell walls, which prevents it from growing. Echinocandins are typically available as injectable forms and are administered in a hospital setting. Examples include caspofungin (Cancidas), micafungin (Mycamine), and anidulafungin (Eraxis).

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Cancidas (caspofungin)

as low as$1,163
CASPOFUNGIN treats fungal infections. It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
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Eraxis

ANIDULAFUNGIN treats fungal infections. It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
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Mycamine (micafungin)

MICAFUNGIN prevents and treats fungal or yeast infections. It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
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Rezzayo

REZAFUNGIN treats fungal infections. It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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