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Vinmica 100mg Injection

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Vinmica 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.

Vinmica 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 Vinmica Powder for Injection

  • Severe fungal infections

Benefits of Vinmica Powder for Injection

In Severe fungal infections

Vinmica 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 Vinmica Powder for 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 Vinmica

  • 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 Vinmica Powder for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Vinmica Powder for Injection works

Vinmica 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 Vinmica 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vinmica 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vinmica 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Vinmica 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vinmica 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vinmica 100mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
Liver
CAUTION
Vinmica 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vinmica 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vinmica Powder for Injection?

If you miss a dose of Vinmica 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Vinmica 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
Echinocandins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)

Patient concerns

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I have been experiencing fungal infections, I develop rings and rashes and they all itch like anything. I formed scars because of it. I have been taking Grisovin FP 250 mg however as long I take it I am relieved, even if I miss it for 1 day I start getting fungus back. On top of that Grisovin FP is difficult to find now, please suggest.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
You are having fungal infections severe, you need to change the medicine by skin specialistCan b prescribed under supervisionMeanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day
Medicine for fungal infections.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination
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References

  1. Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1584.
  2. 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.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 912-13.
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Name: Vinder Pharma
Address: C2-609 Wealth Space, Skyline Oasis, Khalai Village, Vidyavihar Society, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400086
Country of origin: India

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