Review the side-effects of Micafungin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Metabolic - Decreased level of blood minerals.
General - Fever and fluid retention.
Heart - High/low blood pressure, fast heart rate, slow heart rate and abnormal heart rhythm.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in platelet counts.
Central Nervous System - Headache and sleeplessness.
Skin - Skin ulcer.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Metabolic - Decreased level of blood minerals.
General - Fever and fluid retention.
Heart - High/low blood pressure, fast heart rate, slow heart rate and abnormal heart rhythm.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in platelet counts.
Central Nervous System - Headache and sleeplessness.
Skin - Skin ulcer.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Micafungin
Micafungin(Mycamine) generic is an antifungal agent, prescribed for fungal infections. It is also used to prevent fungal infections in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. It works by killing sensitive fungi.Trade Names for Micafungin
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