Mycamine
Mycamine contains micafungin sodium, an echinocandin antifungal medicine that inhibits the synthesis of beta(1,3)-D-glucan, an essential component of the fungal cell wall, leading to fungal cell death. It is administered strictly as an intravenous infusion.
Dosage by Body Weight
Administered once daily by intravenous infusion over approximately 1 hour. Dosage varies by indication, patient age, and body weight. Must be prescribed and administered by healthcare professionals.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 4 to 10 mg/kg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Mainly used in neonates; higher per-kg doses are often required for systemic infections in young infants.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 28 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 16 to 40 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 22 to 60 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 32 to 80 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 4 to 10 mg/kg | Once daily | Mainly used in neonates; higher per-kg doses are often required for systemic infections in young infants. |
| 5-7 kg | 10 to 28 mg | Once daily | Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication. |
| 8-10 kg | 16 to 40 mg | Once daily | Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication. |
| 11-15 kg | 22 to 60 mg | Once daily | Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication. |
| 16-20 kg | 32 to 80 mg | Once daily | Calculated based on standard pediatric dosing of 2-4 mg/kg/day depending on indication. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used for the treatment of candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, Candida peritonitis and abscesses, esophageal candidiasis, and prophylaxis of Candida infections in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Generic Name
MicafunginScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.