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CRESEMBA (isavuconazonium sulfate) is an IV azole antifungal approved in 2015 for invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis in immunocompromised patients. It is a prodrug of isavuconazole that inhibits fungal cell wall synthesis by targeting lanosterol 14α-demethylase. The drug addresses a critical need in treating serious invasive fungal infections in hospitalized and immunosuppressed populations.
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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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