Micafungin: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Micafungin?

What's micafungin for?

Micafungin is a drug used to treat various fungal infections, such as candidemia and esophageal candidiasis. This medication can also be used to prevent yeast infection in people who have recently had a bone marrow or stem cell transplant procedure. The bees' immune system puts them at more risk for getting yeast infections.

This drug works by fighting and stopping the growth of fungus in the body. Your doctor may be able to prescribe the drug micafungin for other purposes not mentioned in this article.

How do you use micafungin?

Micafungin is given by injection into a vein by a doctor or health care professional, usually once a day. The doctor will inject the drug slowly over a period of 1 hour.

When used sooner than that, rashes, itchy skin, facial swelling, dizziness, and low blood pressure can occur. Therefore, it is important to inject this drug slowly. If any of these effects worsen, tell your doctor or nurse right away.

The dosage and duration of treatment are adjusted to the medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is usually based on body weight.

If you are using this medication at home, learn all the preparation and instructions for use from the doctor or nurse carefully. Before using it, try to check the product carefully. If foreign particle contamination or discoloration is seen, do not use this medication.

Do not mix or inject micafungin with other drugs.

In addition, use this medication until it runs out within the time determined by your doctor. Stopping treatment too early can actually trigger a recurrence of infection or the development of fungi in the body.

Finally, go to a doctor immediately if your condition is not getting better or getting worse.

How to store micafungin?

This medication is best stored at room temperature. Keep away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Micafungin dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the micafungin dosage for adults?

Dosage for adults is 100-150 milligrams (mg) per day, with a maximum dose of 200 mg per day.

What is the micafungin dosage for children?

The dosage for children is adjusted according to body weight. Please consult a doctor to find out the exact dose needed.

In what dosage is micafungin available?

Micafungin is available in powder form for injection with a strength of 50 mg.

Micafungin side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to micafungin?

Basically all drugs have the potential to cause side effects from mild to severe, including micafungin. Some of the most common side effects that people complain about after using this medicine include:

• Nausea
• Gag
• Stomach ache
• Indigestion such as diarrhea
• Dizzy
• Mild headaches
• Mild itching or skin rash
• Swelling and pain at the injection site

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about side effects, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Micafungin Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using micafungin?

A number of things you need to know and do before using this drug, including:

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to micafungin drugs or other drugs such as caspofungin (Cancidas) or anidulafungin (eraxis).
• Tell your doctor if you have recently been taking certain medications regularly. Whether it's prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, to herbal medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver and kidney disease.
• Tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant, are pregnant, and are breastfeeding.

Immediately stop using this drug if you experience an allergic reaction. If left untreated, this drug can cause dangerous reactions that are fatal.

In addition, do not hesitate to see a doctor immediately if you experience a number of unusual symptoms or your condition does not improve even though you regularly take medication. Your doctor may change the dose or change the one that is safer and more suitable for your condition.

Is micafungin safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = Maybe risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.

Micafungin Drug Interactions

What medicines might interact with micafungin?

Drug interactions may change how medications work or increase the risk of serious side effects. This article does not contain all possible drug interactions.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) and don't forget to tell your doctor and pharmacist about them all. Also, it is not recommended that you start, stop, or change the dosage without your doctor's approval.

A number of drugs that may interact negatively with this drug include:

• Itraconazole
• Nifedipine
• Sirolimus

Can food or alcohol interact with micafungin?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or around meals at certain foods or foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with micafungin?

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Bleeding disorders
• Hypersensitivity to micafungin or other antifungals
• Impaired kidney function
• Liver disease
• Are pregnant and planning to become pregnant
• Breastfeeding

Micafungin overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you when you go to the hospital to help the doctor with any necessary information.

When someone has an overdose, various symptoms that may arise are:

• Too low blood pressure (hypotension) which makes the head dizzy
• Fainting
• Fast and irregular heartbeat
• Slower than normal heart rate

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your dosing schedule. Do not use extra doses to make up for a missed dose.

If you continue to miss doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you.

Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for a missed dose, if you have missed too many doses recently.

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