Mycamine 50mg Injection
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Product introduction
Mycamine 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause infections and thus provides relief.
Mycamine 50mg Injection is used in treating various fungus infections
Mycamine 50mg Injection is used in treating various fungus infections
Uses of Mycamine Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Mycamine Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Mycamine 50mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Mycamine Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Mycamine
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Diarrhea
- Facial swelling
- Fever
- Headache
- Low blood platelets
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vascular dilatation
- Vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Mycamine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mycamine 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mycamine 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mycamine 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Mycamine 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mycamine 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mycamine 50mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
Liver
CAUTION
Mycamine 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mycamine 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Mycamine 50mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- It might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Echinocandins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
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Marketer details
Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
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βΉ5911
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1.0 ml in 1 vial
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