Micafungin Accord
Micafungin Accord is a medicine used to treat serious fungal infections, including those caused by Candida, by damaging fungal cell walls.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Micafungin sodium
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your daily dose, which is usually between 50 mg and 150 mg for adults and children over 40 kg, or 1-10 mg/kg for those 40 kg or less and newborns, depending on the infection.
Method
This medicine is given as a slow infusion (drip) into a vein once a day by a healthcare professional.
Important
The maximum daily dose depends on the treated condition and weight, generally up to 150 mg for adults and 10 mg/kg for very young children.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Abnormal blood tests (e.g., low white blood cells, low red blood cells, low blood platelets)
- •Low levels of potassium, magnesium, or calcium in blood
- •Headache
- •Swelling or redness where the medicine is given (inflammation of vein wall)
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
- •Abnormal liver tests
- •Increased bile pigment in blood (jaundice)
- •Rash
- •Fever
- •Chills
- •Fast heartbeat
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Enlarged liver
- •Acute kidney failure, increased urea in blood
RARE
- •More abnormal blood tests (e.g., low all blood cells, low albumin)
- •Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity, shock)
- •Increased sweating
- •Low blood sodium or phosphate, high blood potassium, loss of appetite
- •Trouble sleeping, anxiety, confusion
- •Sleepiness, shaking, dizziness, changed taste
- •Strong or irregular heartbeat
- •Shortness of breath
- •Indigestion, constipation
- •Liver problems (e.g., liver failure, jaundice, inflammation, liver cell damage potentially leading to death)
- •Itchy rash, itching, red skin
- •Abnormal kidney tests, worsening kidney failure
- •Increased levels of certain enzymes in blood
- •Blood clots, inflammation, or pain at injection site, fluid retention
- •Anemia from red blood cell breakdown (hemolytic anemia)
- •Blood clotting disorder
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to micafungin, other 'echinocandin' medicines, or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems or have had abnormal liver tests, as your liver function will be monitored closely.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, as your kidney function may need close monitoring.
- Tell your doctor if you have hemolytic anemia (a type of anemia where red blood cells are destroyed) or hemolysis.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe skin reactions, such as blistering or peeling skin.
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- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary and advised by your doctor.
- This medicine may cause dizziness; if you feel dizzy, do not drive or use machines.