Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Micafung Plus Injection
Description:
Micafung Plus 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.
Micafung Plus Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Compassionately 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.
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of Micafung
- 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
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Micafung Plus Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Micafung Plus 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Micafung Plus Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Micafung Plus Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Micafung Plus Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Micafung Plus Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
Micafung Plus Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Micafung Plus Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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