Dosing & Administration

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REZZAYO®: one IV infusion once weekly for 1 hour1

Recommended dose1

400-mg initial
loading dose

200-mg dose
once weekly thereafter

Weekly dosing of REZZAYO® (rezafungin for injection) gives patients with invasive candidiasis 7 days of systemic antifungal coverage1

Administration1

REZZAYO® is for IV use only

An infusion may be slowed, or paused and restarted at a lower rate if infusion-related reactions occur

Infusions take approximately 60 minutes/1 hour to complete

Supplied as a single-dose vial containing 200 mg of rezafungin. Discard any unused portion

The safety of REZZAYO® has not been established beyond 4 weekly doses

REZZAYO® infusion solution can be stored at 41°F to 77°F for 48 hours

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INDICATION AND USAGE

REZZAYO® (rezafungin for injection) is an echinocandin antifungal indicated in patients 18 years of age or older who have limited or no alternative options for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis. Approval of this indication is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data.

Limitations of Use

REZZAYO® has not been studied in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and meningitis due to Candida.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications

REZZAYO® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to rezafungin or other echinocandins.

Warnings and Precautions

  • Infusion-related Reactions: REZZAYO® may cause infusion-related reactions, including flushing, sensation of warmth, urticaria, nausea, or chest tightness. If these reactions occur, slow or pause the infusion.
  • Photosensitivity: REZZAYO® may cause photosensitivity. Advise patients to use protection from sun exposure and other sources of UV radiation.
  • Hepatic Adverse Reactions: Abnormalities in liver tests have been seen in clinical trial patients treated with REZZAYO®. Monitor patients who develop abnormal liver tests and evaluate patients for their risk/benefit of continuing REZZAYO® therapy.

Adverse Reactions

Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) are hypokalemia, pyrexia, diarrhea, anemia, vomiting, nausea, hypomagnesemia, abdominal pain, constipation, and hypophosphatemia.

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INDICATION AND USAGE

REZZAYO® (rezafungin for injection) is an echinocandin antifungal indicated in patients 18 years of age or older who have limited or no alternative options for the

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications

REZZAYO® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to rezafungin or other echinocandins.

Reference:1. REZZAYO®. Prescribing information. Melinta Therapeutics, LLC; 2023.