Micafungin

INFORMATION ABOUT MICAFUNGIN

Micafungin Uses

Micafungin is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.

How Micafungin works

Micafungin kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

Common side effects of Micafungin

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

Diarrhea, Fever, Headache, Low blood platelets, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

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28 Mar 2025 | 04:53 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Micafungin

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd

2 variant(s)

Fungofine

₹5900 to ₹5900

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Brawn Laboratories Ltd

2 variant(s)

Ibimica

₹5446 to ₹5446

Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd

1 variant(s)

Micafed

₹2493 to ₹2493

Efedra Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Micafungin

Micafungin 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.

Frequently asked questions for Micafungin

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.