Type of medicine: antifungal
Generic and brand names: micafungin, injection; Mycamine
This medicine is given by IV infusion (slow drip through a needle into a large vein). It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of Candida (yeast) fungal infections.
Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
This medicine is given by a healthcare provider as an IV infusion over a period of at least 1 hour. The total number of treatments you need depends on how your infection responds to the medicine.
You will need to have lab tests regularly to see how this medicine affects you. Talk with your healthcare provider about this.
This medicine may cause serious liver problems. If you develop nausea, vomiting, a fever, abdominal pain, yellowing of your eyes or skin, or severe fatigue, contact your healthcare provider right away. These may be signs of liver damage. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of liver problems.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you have received this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away. If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Severe stomach pain; severe diarrhea; fever; yellow eyes or skin; dark urine; light-colored bowel movements; trouble urinating or decreased urination; increased thirst or dry mouth; severe muscle cramps; unusual weakness or tiredness; unusual bleeding or bruising; seizures; numbness or tingling in the arms, legs or body; black or bloody stools; irregular, slow, or fast heartbeat; unexplained swelling of the hands or feet; fainting.
Other: Vomiting; nausea; diarrhea; constipation; flushing; headache; dizziness; chills; blurred vision; pain, burning, or swelling at infusion site; stomach cramps; restlessness; sore throat; loss of appetite, trouble sleeping.
When you take this medicine with other medicines, it can change the way this or any of the other medicines work. Nonprescription medicines, vitamins, natural remedies, and certain foods may also interact. Using these products together might cause harmful side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking:
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
