Micafungin (mye-ka-FUN-jin)

Treats or prevents fungal infections.

Brand Name(s):

Mycamine

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be injected slowly, so the IV catheter will have to remain in place for at least 1 hour.
• A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Some medicines can affect how micafungin works. Tell your doctor if you are using itraconazole, nifedipine, or sirolimus.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
• Tell your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, blood problems, or if you are on salt-restricted diet.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:
  • Blood problems, including hemolysis and hemolytic anemia
  • Liver problems
  • Kidney problems
  • Infusion and injection site reactions
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankle, or feet
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, uneven heartbeat
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
• Pain, changes in skin color, itching, burning, swelling, tenderness, or a lump under your skin where the IV catheter is placed
• Tiny red dots on the skin, especially on the lower legs
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Headache, trouble sleeping
• Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088