Fungofine 50mg Injection

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MRP: ₹ 5900
Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Micafungin (50mg)
Brand: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Severe fungal infections

Description

Fungofine 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication
It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections
It kills the fungi that cause infections and thus provides relief
Fungofine 50mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional
Kindly do not self-administer
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Your liver function should be monitored regularly during treatment.
It may lead to a few common side effects like rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, and increased liver enzymes
You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness
Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Fungofine 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fungofine 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Fungofine 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fungofine 50mg Injection is recommended.^However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Fungofine 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Fungofine 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Fungofine 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fungofine 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Echinocandins

Uses

Uses of Fungofine 50mg Injection

In Severe fungal infections Fungofine 50mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections
It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered
It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.