Ibrexafungerp

Generic name: Ibrexafungerp
Brand names: Brexafemme
Dosage form: oral tablet (150 mg)
Drug class: Miscellaneous antifungals

Usage of Ibrexafungerp

Ibrexafungerp is used to treat and reduce the number of repeating vaginal yeast infections in women and in girls who have begun having periods.

Ibrexafungerp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ibrexafungerp side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of ibrexafungerp may include:

headache;

loose stools, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting; or

dizziness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Ibrexafungerp

You should not use ibrexafungerp if you are allergic to it.

May harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control while using ibrexafungerp and for at least 4 days after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. If you are pregnant, you may be enrolled in a pregnancy safety study to track the effects of ibrexafungerp on the baby.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using ibrexafungerp.

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How to use Ibrexafungerp

Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:

300 mg orally twice a day for 1 dayComments:-Doses should be administered about 12 hours apart (e.g., in the morning and in the evening).-The total treatment doSage is 600 mg.Use: For the treatment of adult females with vulvovaginal candidiasis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:

Postmenarchal females: 300 mg orally twice a day for 1 dayComments:-Doses should be administered about 12 hours apart (e.g., in the morning and in the evening).-The total treatment dosage is 600 mg.Use: For the treatment of postmenarchal pediatric females with vulvovaginal candidiasis

Warnings

Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control.

What other drugs will affect Ibrexafungerp

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the SAMe time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.

Other drugs may affect ibrexafungerp, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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