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Micafungin
How Micafungin works
Micafungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Side Effects
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Decreased white blood cell count, Decreased calcium level in blood, Fever, Increased liver enzymes, Increased haemoglobin in the blood, Anemia, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Diarrhoea, Rigors, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Inflammation of a vein
Usage
Micafungin is used in the treatment of serious fungal infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Micafungin sodium/ what is Micafungin IV/ what is Micafungin used to treat/ used for?Micafungin is an anti-fungal medication given intravenously (into a vein). It is used for treatment of invasive candidiasis (infection caused by fungi or yeast called candida that have penetrated within the body) and oesophageal candidiasis (fungal infection of the food pipe caused by candida) It is also used to prevent fungal infections in patients who would be receiving stem cell transplantation as a treatment for decreased white blood cells (neutropenia)
Q. Does Micafungin cover aspergillus/ does Micafungin cover candida glabrata?Yes, Micafungin is used to treat infections caused by aspergillus & candida glabrata
Q. How does Micafungin work?Micafungin is an anti-fungal medication given intravenously (into a vein). It works by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane and thus inhibits fungal growth thereby killing sensitive fungi.
