Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's

Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents indicated in the treatment of fungal infections caused by fungal or yeast cells called Candida. It is effective in treating systemic infections (those that have penetrated within the body).

Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's contains Micafungin, which works by interfering with the production of a part of the fungal cell wall that is necessary for the fungus to survive and grow. Thereby, it helps treat fungal infections.

In some cases, Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's may cause injection site reactions, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's is used in the treatment of Fungal infections. The detailed uses of Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's are as follows:

• Treatment of fungal infections: Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's is used primarily to treat serious fungal infections, especially those caused by Candida species such as candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis.
• Prophylaxis of Candida infections: Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's is used to treat prophylaxis of Candida infections in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, especially those with neutropenia (low white blood cell count).

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's is administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer.

Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's contains Micafungin, which belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents indicated in the treatment of fungal infections caused by fungal or yeast cells called Candida. It is effective in treating systemic infections (those that have penetrated within the body). Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's interferes with the production of a part of the fungal cell wall that is necessary for the fungus to survive and grow. Thereby, it helps treat fungal infections.

Do not use Micacord 100 mg Injection 1's if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have/had haemolytic anaemia (anaemia due to the breakdown of red blood cells), kidney problems like kidney failure or abnormal kidney function, haemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells), liver problems such as liver failure, hepatitis or abnormal liver function tests. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine may cause severe inflammation/eruption of the skin and mucous membranes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).