Mycamine TM
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Active ingredients: micafungin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MYCAMINE micafungin (as sodium) 50 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
MYCAMINE is indicated for: treatment of invasive candidiasis in children and adults treatment of oesophageal candidiasis in adults, adolescents greater than or equal to 16 years of age and the elderly patients for whom intravenous therapy is appropriate prophylaxis of Candida infection in children and adult patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation or patients who are expected to have neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count < 500 cells/µL) for 10 or more days.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- White coloured powder for injection
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
- 10 vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient micafungin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
