Micafungin (By injection)

Mycamine, Mycamine Novaplus

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Some medicines can affect how micafungin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
  • Itraconazole
  • Nifedipine
  • Sirolimus

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine is given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 1 hour.
• A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Micafungin (mye-ka-FUN-jin)

Treats fungal infections. Also prevents Candida infection in people undergoing stem cell transplant.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankle, or feet
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches
• Pale skin, unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Tiny red dots on the skin, especially on the lower legs

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Headache, trouble sleeping
• Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
• Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

• Tell your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a blood disorder (such as anemia).
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.