Mycamine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is the drug Mycamine used for?

Mycamine is a drug to fight infections caused by fungi. Doctors usually prescribe this medication to treat Candida yeast infections in children and adults. This medication may also be used to prevent yeast infections in people having bone marrow or stem cell grafts.

This medicine contains the active ingredient micafungin sodium. Micafungin is an antifungal agent that works by stopping the growth of fungus in the body.

What are the rules for using Mycamine?

Here are some rules for using the Mycamine drug that you need to pay close attention to:

• This medication is given by injection into a vein by a doctor or health care professional, usually once a day.
• The dosage and duration of treatment are adjusted to the medical condition and the patient's response to treatment. Especially for children, the dosage is based on body weight.
• Use this medicine for the length of time prescribed by your doctor. Even if your symptoms have improved, do not stop treatment. Stopping treatment too early can cause the infection to recur because more and more fungus is growing in the body.

Rashes, itchy skin, facial swelling, dizziness, and low blood pressure can occur if the medicine is given too quickly. Therefore, it is important to inject this drug slowly for 1 hour. If any of these effects worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away.

In principle, use any type of drug exactly as the doctor recommends. Follow all the instructions for using the medicine listed on the prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets carefully. Don't hesitate to ask a doctor if you don't really understand how to use it.

How do I save Mycamine?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Dose

What is the dosage of Mycamine for adults?

Dosage for adults is 100-150 milligrams (mg) per day, with a maximum dose of 200 mg per day.

What is the dosage of Mycamine for children?

The dosage for children is adjusted according to body weight. Please consult a doctor to find out the exact dose needed.

In what dosages and preparations is Mycamine available?

This drug is available as a powder injection with a strength of 50 mg.

Side effects

What are the side effects of Mycamine?

Some of the most common side effects of Mycamine include:

• Nausea
• Gag
• Mild headaches
• Dizzy
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Red rash

Not everyone experiences side effects when using this drug. There may also be some side effects not mentioned above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using Mycamine?

A number of things you need to know and do before using this drug, namely:

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to micafungin sodium or other antifungal medications.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver and kidney disease.
• Tell your doctor if you have recently been taking certain medications regularly. Whether it's prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, to herbal medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant, are pregnant, and are breastfeeding.
• Stop using this drug if you experience an allergic reaction. If left untreated, this drug can cause dangerous reactions that are fatal.

Is Mycamine safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.

Interaction

What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Mycamine?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

What foods and drinks should not be consumed while using Mycamine?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor.

Are there certain health conditions that Mycamine should avoid?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Some of the health problems that can interact with the drug Mycamine include:

• Hypersensitivity to the drug micafungin sodium
• Are pregnant and planning to become pregnant
• Breastfeeding
• Kidney illness
• Liver disease

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you when you go to the hospital to help the doctor with any necessary information.

When someone has an overdose, various symptoms that may arise are:

• Too low blood pressure (hypotension) which makes the head dizzy
• Fainting
• Fast and irregular heartbeat
• Slower than normal heart rate

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your dosing schedule. Do not use extra doses to make up for a missed dose.

If you continue to miss doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you.

Please consult with your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for a missed dose, if you have missed too many doses recently.

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