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Micafungin

Generic Name
Micafungin
Brand Names
Mycamine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C56H71N9O23S
CAS Number
235114-32-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
R10H71BSWG

Overview

Micafungin is an antifungal drug. It belongs to the antifungal class of compounds known as echinocandins and exerts its effect by inhibiting the synthesis of 1,3-beta-D-glucan, an integral component of the fungal cell wall.

Indication

Indicated for the treatment of candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, and certain other invasive Candida infections, as well as esophageal candidiasis, and prophylaxis of Candida infections in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Micafungin is also used as an alternative for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiases and has been used with some success as primary or salvage therapy, alone or in combination with other antifungals, for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis. Indicated for the prophylaxis of Candida infections in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Associated Conditions

  • Abscesses
  • Aspergillosis
  • Candidemia
  • Candidiasis
  • Esophageal Candidiasis
  • Fungal Infections
  • Fungal peritonitis caused by Candida
  • Acute disseminated Candidiasis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/05/14
Phase 4
Completed
2023/03/27
Phase 4
Recruiting
2022/08/11
Phase 4
Completed
2021/02/04
Phase 4
UNKNOWN
2021/01/28
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
2019/04/08
Phase 4
Terminated
Fadoi Foundation, Italy
2018/02/05
Phase 2
Completed
2017/06/02
N/A
Completed
2017/04/06
Phase 4
Completed
2016/02/10
N/A
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Apotex Corp.
60505-6119
INTRAVENOUS
10 mg in 1 mL
7/12/2023
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
70710-1725
INTRAVENOUS
20 mg in 1 mL
6/24/2023
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-729
INTRAVENOUS
100 mg in 1 1
9/30/2020
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
70771-1683
INTRAVENOUS
10 mg in 1 mL
11/23/2022
Civica, Inc.
72572-427
INTRAVENOUS
100 mg in 1 1
9/28/2022
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
70771-1684
INTRAVENOUS
20 mg in 1 mL
11/23/2022
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
0143-9361
INTRAVENOUS
10 mg in 1 mL
7/26/2021
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
0469-3211
INTRAVENOUS
20 mg in 1 mL
7/23/2020
Apotex Corp.
60505-6120
INTRAVENOUS
20 mg in 1 mL
7/12/2023
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
25021-191
INTRAVENOUS
100 mg in 5 mL
3/4/2022

EMA Drug Approvals

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
MYCAMINE POWDER FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 50MG/VIAL
SIN14464P
INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
50 mg/vial
12/18/2013

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
MYCAMINE micafungin (as sodium) 50 mg powder for injection vial
196108
Medicine
A
5/8/2013
MYCAMINE micafungin (as sodium) 100 mg powder for injection vial
196109
Medicine
A
5/8/2013

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
MICAFUNGIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION
hikma canada limited
02532360
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
100 MG / VIAL
5/29/2023
MYCAMINE
02294222
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
50 MG / VIAL
9/18/2007
MYCAMINE
02311054
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
100 MG / VIAL
12/17/2009
MICAFUNGIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION
hikma canada limited
02532344
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
50 MG / VIAL
5/29/2023

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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