Generic name: micafungin [ MYE-ka-FUN-jen ]
Brand name: Mycamine
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (100 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Echinocandins
What is micafungin?
Micafungin is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Micafungin is used to treat infections caused by the Candida fungus. Micafungin is also used to prevent Candida fungal infections in stem cell transplant patients. Micafungin is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 months old.
Micafungin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to micafungin or similar medicines such as caspofungin (Cancidas) or anidulafungin (Eraxis).
To make sure you can safely use micafungin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
liver disease; or
kidney disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether micafungin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether micafungin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is micafungin given?
Micafungin is usually given once...
