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CRESEMBA (isavuconazonium sulfate) is an oral triazole antifungal agent approved for invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis in immunocompromised patients. It is a broad-spectrum azole that inhibits fungal cell wall synthesis by targeting lanosterol 14α-demethylase. The drug addresses serious fungal infections in vulnerable populations with limited alternative treatment options.
Rapidly approaching loss of exclusivity in 1.7 years with moderate competitive pressure, signaling significant downsizing risk for commercial teams dependent on this product.
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Cresemba® in Treating Chinese Patients With IFD Caused by Aspergillus Species or Other Filamentous Fungi
Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) Study of Cresemba in Korea.
A Study to Assess Isavuconazole Following a Single Dose of Isavuconazonium Sulfate Intravenous Solution Via Nasogastric (NG) Tube Compared to a Single Dose of Oral Capsules Under Fasting Conditions in Healthy Participants
A Study to Evaluate Isavuconazonium Sulfate for the Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis (IA) or Invasive Mucormycosis (IM) in Pediatric Participants
A Study of Intravenous and Oral Isavuconazonium Sulfate in Pediatric Patients
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