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Micafungin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Micafungin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Micafungin safe for pregnant women?
Micafungin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Micafungin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Micafungin safe during breastfeeding?
Micafungin can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Micafungin on the Kidneys?
Micafungin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Micafungin on the Liver?
Micafungin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Micafungin on the Heart?
You can take Micafungin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Micafungin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Micafungin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Micafungin habit forming or addictive?
Micafungin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Micafungin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Micafungin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Micafungin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Micafungin
Taking Micafungin with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Micafungin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Micafungin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mycamine® (micafungin sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 852-854