FDA label
What is Cresemba used for?
Cresemba contains isavuconazonium. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for Cresemba lists 3 uses: Invasive Aspergillosis; Invasive Mucormycosis; Usage.
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Cresemba, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (NDA207500). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Invasive Aspergillosis
CRESEMBA ® is indicated for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis as follows:
CRESEMBA for injection: adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older
CRESEMBA capsules: adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older who weigh 16 kilograms (kg) and greater
Invasive Mucormycosis
CRESEMBA is indicated for the treatment of invasive mucormycosis as follows:
CRESEMBA for injection: adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older
CRESEMBA capsules: adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older who weigh 16 kg and greater, Clinical Studies and Clinical Pharmacology]
Usage
Specimens for fungal culture and other relevant laboratory studies (including histopathology) to isolate and identify causative organism(s) should be obtained prior to initiating antifungal therapy. Therapy may be instituted before the results of the cultures and other laboratory studies are known. However, once these results become available, antifungal therapy should be adjusted accordingly.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 8f7f73b8-586a-4df0-935f-fecd4696c16c, version 21, effective April 25, 2025. NDC 0469-0520, one of 2 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Cresemba used for?
The FDA label for Cresemba lists 3 uses: Invasive Aspergillosis; Invasive Mucormycosis; Usage.
What drug class is Cresemba?
FDA lists isavuconazonium in the Azole Antifungal established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.