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micafungin,
a systemic antifungal. indications This drug is used in the treatment of esophageal candidiasis and susceptible candida species (Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis) and in prophylaxis of candida infections in patients undergoing hepatopoietic stem cell transplantation. contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug or to other ecinocandins prohibits its use. adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include dizziness, flushing, hypertension, phlebitis, abdominal pain, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia. Life-threatening side effects include seizures, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, coagulopathy, anemia, and hemolytic anemia. Common side effects include headache; somnolence; nausea; anorexia; vomiting; diarrhea; increased aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphate, and blood dehydrogenase; hyperbilirubinemia; rash; pruritus; injection site pain; and rigors. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Comparative efficacies of conventional amphotericin b, liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome), caspofungin, micafungin, and voriconazole alone and in combination against experimental murine central nervous system aspergillosis. The news comes a week after GSK's Indian subsidiary signed a licensing agreement with Japanese company Astellas for exclusive rights to anti-fungal agent Micafungin in India. National surveillance of species distribution in blood isolates of Candida species in Japan and their susceptibility to six antifungal agents including voriconazole and micafungin. |
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