Description
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug micafungin, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Micafungin was initially approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 17, 2005.
Mechanism of Action of Micafungin
Micafungin works by inhibiting the synthesis of a crucial component in the fungal cell wall called beta-glucan. This disruption weakens the structural integrity of the cell wall, leading to increased permeability and ultimately causing the death of the fungal cell.
Uses of Micafungin
Micafungin is used to treat a range of serious fungal infections caused by specific types of fungi. It is indicated for the treatment of invasive candidiasis, including candidemia, intra-abdominal candidiasis, and infections of the esophagus caused by Candida species. Additionally, it is used for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and to initiate empirical antifungal therapy in certain circumstances. It is also used in managing fever in patients with low white blood cell counts (neutropenic fever) often associated with chemotherapy.
Micafungin Dosage available
Micafungin works by inhibiting the synthesis of a crucial component in the fungal cell wall called beta-glucan. This disruption weakens the structural integrity of the cell wall, leading to increased permeability and ultimately causing the death of the fungal cell.
