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Micafungin

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Micafungin is used for: Micafungin for Injection is indicated for: Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Common side effects include: The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Hematological Effects Hepatic Effects Renal Effects Infusion and Injection Site Reactions Most common adverse reactions across adult and pediatric clinical trials for all indications include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,.... What it is used for: Micafungin for Injection is indicated for: Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses without meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference

Brand names

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What it is used for

Micafungin for Injection is indicated for: Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses without meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age.

Common side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Hematological Effects Hepatic Effects Renal Effects Infusion and Injection Site Reactions Most common adverse reactions across adult and pediatric clinical trials for all indications include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,...

Do not use if (contraindications)

Micafungin for injection is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin, any component of micafungin for injection, or other echinocandins.

Overdose or poisoning

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Common questions

What is Micafungin used for?
Micafungin for Injection is indicated for: Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older.

What are the side effects of Micafungin?
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Hematological Effects Hepatic Effects Renal Effects Infusion and Injection Site Reactions Most common adverse reactions across adult and pediatric clinical trials for all indications include...

Who should not take Micafungin?
Micafungin for injection is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin, any component of micafungin for injection, or other echinocandins.

What is the dose of Micafungin?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.

What is Micafungin?
Micafungin is used for: Micafungin for Injection is indicated for: Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Common side effects include: The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described el…

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference

US FDA DailyMed; NLM RxNorm

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