Product introduction
Micashield 100mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause infections and thus provides relief.
Micashield 100mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your liver function should be monitored regularly during treatment.
It may lead to a few common side effects like rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Micashield Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Micashield Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Micashield 100mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Micashield Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Micashield
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Diarrhea
- Facial swelling
- Fever
- Headache
- Low blood platelets
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vascular dilatation
- Vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Micashield Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Micashield Injection works
Micashield 100mg Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Micashield 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Micashield 100mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Micashield 100mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Micashield 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Micashield 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
Liver
CAUTION
Micashield 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Micashield Injection?
If you miss a dose of Micashield 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Micashield 100mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- It might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oligopeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Echinocandins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Micashield with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Your doctor may monitor your treatment. Micafungin may increase the rate of release of Ciclosporin in the blood.
Do not consume Micafungin with Amphotericin B. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting or muscle cramps and consult
Do not consume Micafungin with Amphotericin B. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting or muscle cramps and consult
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Your doctor may monitor your treatment. Micafungin may increase the rate of release of Ciclosporin in the blood.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
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Marketer details
Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Micashield 100mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: May, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Micashield 100mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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