Rezafungin: A New Approach for Treatment of Candidemia and Invasive Candidiasis

Authors

  • Suwitcha Sawekkulchol Pharmacy Department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Keywords:

rezafungin, candidemia, invasive candidiasis

Abstract

Rezafungin is a second-generation echinocandin, following in the footsteps of anidulafungin, micafungin, and caspofungin. It works by inhibiting 1,3-β-D-glucan synthase, an enzyme involved in the synthesis of fungal cell walls. Administered as a once-weekly intravenous injection, it received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration on March 22, 2017. Rezafungin is indicated for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in patients aged 18 years and older who have limited or no alternative treatment options. Additionally, Rezafungin has been developed for the prevention of fungal infections in patients undergoing bloodstream and bone marrow transplants. Systematic reviews have demonstrated that its long half-life allows for weekly administration. Rezafungin is also safer to use than first-generation echinocandins, as it has lower hepatotoxicity.

Author Biography

Suwitcha Sawekkulchol, Pharmacy Department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

B.Sc. in Pharm.

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2024-08-31

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Sawekkulchol S. Rezafungin: A New Approach for Treatment of Candidemia and Invasive Candidiasis. Thai J Hosp Pharm [internet]. 2024 Aug. 31 [cited 2026 Jan. 4];34(2):218-2. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJHP/article/view/264246

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