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Mycamine Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is micafungin (Mycamine)?
- What are the possible side effects of micafungin (Mycamine)?
- What is the most important information I should know about micafungin (Mycamine)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using micafungin (Mycamine)?
- How is micafungin given (Mycamine)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Mycamine)?
- What happens if I overdose (Mycamine)?
- What should I avoid while using micafungin (Mycamine)?
- What other drugs will affect micafungin (Mycamine)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using micafungin (Mycamine)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to micafungin or similar medicines such as caspofungin (Cancidas) or anidulafungin (Eraxis).
To make sure you can safely use micafungin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- liver disease; or
- kidney disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether micafungin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether micafungin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is micafungin given (Mycamine)?
Micafungin is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.
Micafungin must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. If you are using the injections at home, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medicine.
Micafungin must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and each injection can take at least 1 hour to complete. Do not mix micafungin with any other medicines, or give other medicines through the same IV line.
Micafungin is usually given once daily. You may need to receive this medication for several weeks.
Do not shake the medication bottle or you may ruin the medicine. Prepare your dose in an IV bag only when you are ready to give yourself an injection. Do not use the medication if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
After mixing this medicine, do not expose it to light. Cover the IV bag during your infusion to protect the medicine from light. Use the medicine within 24 hours after mixing.
Use each disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.
If you store micafungin at home, keep it at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Mixed medicine can be stored at room temperature but must be used within 24 hours after mixing.
Additional Mycamine Information
- Mycamine Drug Interactions Center: micafungin iv
- Mycamine Side Effects Center
- Mycamine Overview including Precautions
- Mycamine FDA Approved Prescribing Information including Dosage
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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