Anidulafungin
Echinocandin · Antifungals
Also known as Ecalta
Mechanism
The provided textbook excerpts do not describe the specific molecular target or pathway affected by Anidulafungin's mechanism of action. However, Anidulafungin, an echinocandin, is noted to be active against Aspergillus spp. and Candida spp., leading to its clinical use for systemic candidiasis.
Indications
Dosing
- Adult
- Initially 200 mg once daily for 1 day, then 100 mg once daily by intravenous infusion
Side effects
- Seizure
- Coagulation disorder
Pregnancy & lactation
Manufacturer advises avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk —toxicity in animal studies.
Manufacturer advises avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk —present in milk in animal studies.
Drug interactions
1 additional unreviewed or low-confidence interaction hidden because their provenance or source detail is insufficient.
Related guidelines
Other Echinocandin drugs
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e, Harrison 22e, Katzung·Updated: 2026-05-10