Rezzayo (rezafungin) is an injectable medication used to treat serious infections caused by a fungus called Candida. It's typically injected into the veins by a trained healthcare provider once a week. Some of the most common side effects of Rezzayo (rezafungin) include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. This medication can also cause your skin to become more sensitive to sunlight.
Rezzayo (rezafungin) is an antifungal. It kills the fungus by preventing it from making its protective outer covering.
Rezzayo (rezafungin) is used to treat adults with serious infections caused by a fungus called Candida, including infections in the blood and certain other parts of the body. It's typically used when there are limited or no other treatment options.
Rezzayo (rezafungin) is injected into the veins (IV) by a trained healthcare provider. The typical dose is 400 mg IV, followed by 200 mg IV once weekly. Each infusion takes about 1 hour.
Your provider will decide how long you should receive Rezzayo (rezafungin) based on things like how serious your infection is, if you're having side effects, and how you're responding to the medication. In studies, people typically needed 2 to 4 weekly doses of Rezzayo (rezafungin).
Some of the most common side effects of Rezzayo (rezafungin) include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Rezzayo (rezafungin) can also cause electrolyte changes, such as low potassium, low magnesium, and low phosphate levels in your blood. It can also cause low red blood cells (anemia). Let your provider know if you feel more tired than usual or notice pale skin, since these could be signs of anemia.
Yes. Some people have reported infusion-related reactions from Rezzayo (rezafungin), such as feeling warm all of a sudden, hives, nausea, and chest tightness. If you experience any of these symptoms, let your care team know right away. They can slow or stop the infusion if necessary.