Cresemba Intravenous and Xultophy

• 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: insulin degludec / liraglutide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Xultophy

Xultophy is an injection pen containing a combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin degludec is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Liraglutide is similar to a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and helps control blood sugar, insulin levels, and digestion.

Xultophy is used to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine should be used together with diet and exercise.

Xultophy is usually given when your blood sugar levels have not been well controlled by using other medications.

Xultophy is not for people with type 1 diabetes.