Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Mycamine
(micafungin)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Mycamine is indicated for: Adults, adolescents ? 16 years of age and elderly treatment of invasive candidiasis; treatment of oesophageal candidiasis in patients for whom intravenous therapy is appropriate; prophylaxis of Candida infection in patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation or patients who are expected to have neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count < 500 cells/µl) for 10 or more days. Children (including neonates) and adolescents < 16 years of age treatment of invasive candidiasis. prophylaxis of Candida infection in patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation or patients who are expected to have neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count < 500 cells/µl) for 10 or more days. The decision to use Mycamine should take into account a potential risk for the development of liver tumours. Mycamine should therefore only be used if other antifungals are not appropriate.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
micafungin
Category
Antimycotics for systemic use
Manufacturer
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d.
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