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Brand Names: Mycamine

Generic Name: micafungin (Pronunciation: MYE ka FUN jen)

• What is micafungin (Mycamine)?
• What are the possible side effects of micafungin (Mycamine)?
• What is the most important information I should know about micafungin (Mycamine)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving micafungin (Mycamine)?
• How is micafungin given (Mycamine)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Mycamine)?
• What happens if I overdose (Mycamine)?
• What should I avoid while using micafungin (Mycamine)?
• What other drugs will affect micafungin (Mycamine)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is micafungin (Mycamine)?

Micafungin is an antifungal antibiotic.

Micafungin is used to treat infections caused by the Candida fungus. Micafungin is also used to prevent Candida fungal infections in stem cell transplant patients.

Micafungin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of micafungin (Mycamine)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, confusion or weakness;
• stomach pain, itching, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• easy bruising or bleeding;
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• drowsiness, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting;
• uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling; or
• swelling of your hands or feet.

Less serious side effects may include:

• warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
• mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
• diarrhea, constipation, indigestion;
• headache;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• mild itching or skin rash; or
• pain, swelling, or tenderness where the medicine was injected.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about micafungin (Mycamine)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to micafungin.

Before using micafungin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease.

Before receiving micafungin, tell your doctor if you are also using sirolimus (Rapamune), itraconazole (Sporanox), or nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia).

Micafungin is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be shown how to use your medicine at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used in giving the medicine.

You may need to receive this medication for several weeks.