Isavuconazonium

Generic Name
Isavuconazonium
Brand Names
Cresemba
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C35H35F2N8O5S
CAS Number
742049-41-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
VH2L779W8Q
Background

Isavuconazonium is a second-generation triazole antifungal approved on March 6, 2015 by the FDA for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis, marketed by Astellas under the brand Cresemba. It is the prodrug form of isavuconazole, the active moiety, and it is available in oral and parenteral formulations. Due to low solubility in wate...

Indication

Indicated in the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis.

Associated Conditions
Disseminated mucormycosis, Invasive Aspergillosis
Associated Therapies
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