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Mycamine

Mycamine

micafungin

Manufacturer:

Astellas

Distributor:

Firma Chun Cheong
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DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Micafungin Na
Indications/Uses
Listed in Dosage.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Treatment of patients w/ candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, candida peritonitis & abscesses Adult 100 mg/day; childn 2 mg/kg/day (max 100 mg daily). Treatment of esophageal candidiasis Adult 150 mg/day; childn ≤30 kg 3 mg/kg/day, >30 kg 2.5 mg/kg/day (max 150 mg daily). Prophylaxis of Candida infections in hematopoeitic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients Adult 50 mg/day; childn 1 mg/kg/day (max 50 mg daily).
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Overdosage
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Special Precautions
Discontinue in cases of serious hypersensitivity reactions. Monitor for evidence of worsening hepatic & renal function & hemolysis or hemolytic anemia during therapy.
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Adverse Reactions
Rash, pruritus, facial swelling & vasodilatation. Inj site reactions eg, phlebitis & thrombophlebitis. Leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain; pyrexia, rigors; hyperbilirubinemia; abnormal liver function & other lab tests; hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia; headache, dizziness, somnolence; HTN.
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Drug Interactions
Sirolimus, nifedipine, itraconazole.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Antifungals
ATC Classification
J02AX05 - micafungin ; Belongs to the class of other systemic antimycotics.
Patient Counseling Information
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Presentation/Packing
Form
Mycamine inj 50 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 1's
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