Cresemba Intravenous and Ravicti

• Generic Name: isavuconazonium
• Dosage Forms: capsule, injection
• Other Brand Names: Cresemba

Isavuconazonium injection is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, such as invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis. This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast and preventing its growth.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: glycerol phenylbutyrate
• Dosage Forms: oral liquid
• Other Brand Names: Ravicti

Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate) binds with other substances in the liver and kidneys to help eliminate nitrogen from the body. Excess nitrogen can cause hyperammonemia, a build-up of ammonia in the blood. Ammonia is very toxic when it circulates in blood and tissues and can cause permanent brain damage, coma, or death.

Ravicti helps prevent a build-up of ammonia in the blood in people with urea cycle disorder. This medicine is used in adults, children and infants. Ravicti will not treat hyperammonemia.

Ravicti is usually given together with a low-protein diet and sometimes dietary supplements.