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Composition:

MICAFUNGIN-100MG

Uses:

Micalan 100 mg Combipack Injection 1's is used in the treatment of Fungal infections. The detailed uses of Micalan 100 mg Combipack Injection 1's are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of fungal infections: Micalan 100 mg Combipack 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.<br/>• Prophylaxis of Candida infections: Micalan 100 mg Combipack 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).<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Micalan 100 mg Combipack 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). Micalan 100 mg Combipack 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.

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Micalan 100 mg Combipack Injection 1's is used to treat Fungal infections.

Micalan 100 mg Combipack Injection 1's works by causing defects in the fungal cell wall, making them unable to live and grow. Thereby, it helps treat fungal infections.

Micalan 100 mg Combipack Injection 1's may cause abnormal blood tests (decreased white/red blood cells and platelets), abnormal liver function tests (increased alkaline phosphatase, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase) or abnormal kidney function tests (increased urea in the blood, increased blood creatinine). If you are undergoing any tests, inform the doctor that you are on treatment with Micalan 100 mg Combipack Injection 1's.

The efficacy of Micalan 100 mg Combipack Injection 1's against infections caused by fungi other than Candida has not been established. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.