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Drug profile · INN

anidulafungin

anidulafungin (ECALTA) is a 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02) J02AX06
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — anidulafungin
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

anidulafungin (ECALTA) is a 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN anidulafungin
Brand ECALTA
Mechanism 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor
Target 1,3-beta-glucan synthase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code J02AX06

Mechanism of action

1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor

Primary target: 1,3-beta-glucan synthase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP230824 Phase 3 · PARItec · Uncomplicated candidemia
  2. Anidulafungin Phase 3 · Pfizer · Candidemia
  3. FMGX-CS-302 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Invasive mold infections caused by Aspergillus spp., Fusariu

Related & competitor drugs

  1. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  2. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  3. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  4. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  5. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  6. dengue tetravalent vaccine (live, attenuated) Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)

Frequently asked questions

What is anidulafungin?

anidulafungin (ECALTA) is a 1,3-beta-glucan synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for anidulafungin?

ECALTA is a marketed brand name for anidulafungin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of anidulafungin?

anidulafungin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.