Mycamine

Generic name:micafungin [ MYE-ka-FUN-jen ]
Drug class:Echinocandins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 10, 2022.

What is Mycamine?

Mycamine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Mycamine is used to treat infections caused by the Candida fungus. It is also used to prevent Candida fungal infections in stem cell transplant patients. Mycamine is for use in adults and pediatric patients.

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

Warnings

You should not use Mycamine if you are allergic to micafungin or similar medicines such as caspofungin (Cancidas) or anidulafungin (Eraxis).

Before using Mycamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are also using sirolimus (Rapamune), itraconazole (Sporanox), or nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia).

Mycamine is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.

Before using Mycamine

You should not use Mycamine if you are allergic to micafungin or similar medicines such as caspofungin (Cancidas) or anidulafungin (Eraxis).

To make sure you can safely use Mycamine, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• liver disease; or

• kidney disease.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Mycamine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether micafungin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is Mycamine given?

Mycamine is usually given once daily for up to several weeks. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Mycamine is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.

Do not shake the medication bottle or you may ruin the medicine. Prepare your dose only when you are ready to give an injection. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.

Mycamine must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. If you are using the injections at home, be sure ...