Isavuconazole (ADVZ)™

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Isavuconazole ADVZ is indicated in adults and paediatric patients from 1 year of age for the treatment of, invasive aspergillosis, mucormycosis in patients for whom amphotericin B is inappropriate (see Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use and Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties),Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antifungal agents.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Moisture; Store in Original Container

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Capsule
• Oral
• Swedish Orange capsule body marked with ZN22 in black ink and a white opaque cap imprinted with ISU in black ink. For oral administration.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 14 capsules

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: isavuconazole

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

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