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Mycoflu-L Injection 1 Injection in 1 vial

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Mycoflu-L Injection is a product of Jolly Healthcare

Composition: Liposomal Amphotericin B (50mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 7484

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All Details About Mycoflu-L Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Mycoflu-L Injection

Description:

Mycoflu-L Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and leishmaniasis. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This way it helps treat the condition.

Mycoflu-L Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. You should get the injection as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

The most common side effects of this medicine are decreased potassium level in the blood, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

To make sure it is safe for you, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medicines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Uses:

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 Mycoflu-L

  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Chills
  • Fever

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mycoflu-L Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mycoflu-L Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mycoflu-L Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Mycoflu-L 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
Mycoflu-L Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycoflu-L Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mycoflu-L Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. How is Mycoflu-L Injection administered?

Mycoflu-L Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Mycoflu-L Injection.

Q. Is Mycoflu-L Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?

Mycoflu-L Injection is fungicidal in nature, which means it acts by killing the fungus.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Mycoflu-L Injection?

Earlier starting treatment with Mycoflu-L Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Mycoflu-L Injection an antibiotic?

Affirmative, Mycoflu-L Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of infections caused by fungi like fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells and Visceral leishmaniasis (an infectious disease caused by a parasite).

Q. Is Mycoflu-L Injection testing dose needed?

Affirmative, administration of Mycoflu-L Injection is associated with allergic reaction (severe and serious allergic), therefore it is recommended to administer a testing dose before starting the treatment to check for any sensitivity to the medicine.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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