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Mycoflu Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Mycoflu Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and kala-azar. It kills the infection causing fungi and thus, treats the infection.
Mycoflu Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problems or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood.
It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and fever. 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.
Mycoflu Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes, liver/kidney problems or are on dialysis or have low potassium level in blood.
It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and fever. 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.
Uses of Mycoflu Injection
- Severe fungal infections
- Kala-azar
Benefits of Mycoflu Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Mycoflu 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.
In Kala-azar
Kala azar is a disease caused by leishmania parasites mainly by the bite of infected sandflies. Mycoflu Injection helps to kill the infection causing parasites and helps to treat the infection. This medicine 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 parasites are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Mycoflu Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mycoflu
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea1a
- Stomach cramp
- Fever
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Heartburn
- Hyperventilation (rapid breathing)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Mycoflu Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Mycoflu Injection works
Mycoflu Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mycoflu Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mycoflu Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mycoflu Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Mycoflu Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mycoflu Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mycoflu Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mycoflu Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mycoflu Injection?
If you miss a dose of Mycoflu Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- It is usually given as an injection over 1-2 hours under the supervision of a medical professional.
- Mycoflu Injection can cause rash, chills, headache, and tiredness during initial days of the treatment, but these may fade away with time.
- Your doctor may ask you for regular blood tests to monitor your blood sugar, potassium, magnesium and kidney function.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice pain or blood upon urination, swelling of the face and trouble breathing.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides {Polyenes}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal cell membrane active agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Mycoflu Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?
Mycoflu Injection is fungicidal in nature, it acts by killing the fungus
Is Mycoflu Injection light sensitive?
Mycoflu Injection is not light sensitive
What is Mycoflu Injection liposomal?
Liposomal Mycoflu Injection is a lipid-associated formulation. Liposomal encapsulation or incorporation into a lipid complex of Mycoflu Injection can substantially improves drug safety especially nephrotoxicity associated with the drug
Is Mycoflu Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Mycoflu Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of serious infections caused by fungi like fungal infections of one or more deep organs of the body, suspected fungal infections in patients with a raised temperature and neutropenia (reduced number of white blood cells [neutrophils]) and Visceral leishmaniasis (disease caused by a parasite)
Is Mycoflu Injection testing dose needed?
Yes, administration of Mycoflu Injection is associated with allergy (severe and serious allergic) reaction, therefore it is recommended to administer a test dose before starting the therapy to check for sensitivity
How is Mycoflu Injection administered?
Mycoflu Injection is either administered as intravenous injection or infusion by a registered medical professional only
How does Mycoflu Injection cause nephrotoxicity and hyperkalemia?
Mycoflu Injection can disrupt the lipid components of human kidney cells, thereby causing nephrotoxicity. The exact mechanism of hypokalemia is not known, but kidney damage may result in excessive loss of potassium in urine.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mycoflu Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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