Micafungin Sodium Injection, 1 Vial Of 50 Mg at Rs 32/piece in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

 FungiShield (micafungin sodium) 50 mg /100 mg is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by the Candida fungus, and is also used to prevent Candida fungal infections in stem cell transplant patients. For Sales —Toll free: 1-800-222-434/825 #Micafungin #TajPharma






























FungiShield (micafungin sodium) 50 mg /100 mg is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by the Candida fungus, and is also used to prevent Candida fungal infections in stem cell transplant patients. For Sales —Toll free: 1-800-222-434/825 #Micafungin #TajPharma

Micafungin sodium belongs to the group of echinocandines. The active substance inhibits fungal cell wall synthesis. It is used for the treatment of severe Candida infections.

Micafungin sodium, an antifungal drug, is prescribed for the treatment of Candida infections. The drug is also used to treat Candida infections in stem cell transplanted individuals.

Pharmacodynamics
Micafungin sodium can prevent biosynthesis of 1, 3 beta-D-glucan present in the fungal cell wall. The biopolysaccharide is vital for cell physiology in fungal cells. However, incidences of drug resistance have been reported due to mutations and higher MICs.

Pharmacokinetics
No information available

Micafungin sodium Indications / Micafungin sodium Uses
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Micafungin sodium Adverse Reactions / Micafungin sodium Side Effects
Some of the commonly reported adverse events of Micafungin are fever, chills, body ache, dark coloured urine, weakness, jaundice-like reactions, skin reactions, arrhythmia, weight gain, thirst, headache, insomnia, injection-site reactions, mild skin rashes, vomiting and flushing.

Precautions
Micafungin sodium is contraindicated in patients allergic to Caspofungin or Anidulafungin. Micafungin sodium should not be prescribed to patients with renal and/or liver diseases.

Special Precautions
No information available

Other Drug Interactions
Micafungin sodium may interact with nifedipine, sirolimus and itraconazole.

Other Interactions
No information available

Dosage
For Esophageal Candidiasis (Adults):
The daily recommended dose is 150 mg of Micafungin sodium, IV, once daily. The treatment duration should be 10 – 30 days.
 
For Fungal Infection Prophylaxis (Adults):
For the prophylaxis of Candida infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplanted patients, administer 50 mg of Micafungin sodium, IV, once daily. The treatment duration should be 6 – 51 days.
 
For Candidemia (Adults):
For the treatment of acute disseminated candidiasis, Candida-associated abscesses and peritonitis and candidemia, the recommended dose of 100 mg, IV, once daily. The treatment duration
should be 10 – 47 days.

Food(before/after)
Information not available

List of Contraindications
Micafungin sodium and Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy
 
FDA pregnancy category C. Micafungin sodium treatment may be or may not be harmful to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor if you are in gestation or planning to have a baby.

Micafungin sodium and Lactation
Nursing mothers should consult the healthcare provider before Micafungin sodium treatment.

Micafungin sodium and Children
Information not available

Micafungin sodium and Geriatic
Information not available

Micafungin sodium and Other Contraindications
Information not available

Storage
Store at 20-25°C.

Lab interference
Store at 20-25°C.

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Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Micafungin sodium Uses
Micafungin sodium Side Effects
Precautions
Special Precautions
Other drug interactions
Other interactions
Dosage
Food
List of Contraindications

Micafungin sodium and Pregnancy
Micafungin sodium and Lactation
Micafungin sodium and Children
Micafungin sodium and Geriatic
Micafungin sodium and Other Contrandications
Storage

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