Jubicas 50mg Injection
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Product introduction
Jubicas 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause these infections and thus provides relief.
Jubicas 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 doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment.
Jubicas 50mg Injection may lead to a few common side effects like rash, decreased potassium level in the blood, fever, increased liver enzymes, chills, and diarrhea. 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 Jubicas Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Side effects of Jubicas 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 Jubicas
- Chills
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
How to use Jubicas Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Jubicas Injection works
Jubicas 50mg Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Jubicas 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jubicas 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Jubicas 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.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Jubicas 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Jubicas 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Jubicas 50mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Jubicas 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Jubicas 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Jubicas 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Jubicas 50mg Injection in patients with the severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Jubicas Injection?
If you miss a dose of Jubicas 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Jubicas 50mg Injection is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Jubicas 50mg Injection is given as a slow drip into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Echinocandins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Jubicas with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Efavirenz may reduce blood levels of Caspofungin.
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Concurrent use may cause liver damage.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and consult your do
Caspofungin may reduce blood levels of Tacrolimus.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. Th
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Jubicas 50mg Injection used to treat?
Jubicas 50mg Injection is used to treat serious fungal as well as yeast infections in the blood, stomach, lungs, and food pipe (esophagus).
Is Jubicas 50mg Injection an antibiotic?
Yes, Jubicas 50mg Injection is an antifungal antibiotic. It kills the fungi and yeast causing serious infections and helps in clearing the infection.
How is Jubicas 50mg Injection administered?
Jubicas 50mg Injection should be administered as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 1 hour and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Jubicas 50mg Injection.
What does Jubicas 50mg Injection target?
Jubicas 50mg Injection targets an essential component of the outermost layer (cell wall) of the fungus, called beta-(1,3)-D-glucan. This component is present in the Aspergillus species and Candida species but not present in mammalian cells. Jubicas 50mg Injection stops the synthesis of this component and this kills the fungus, inhibits further growth, thereby clearing the infection.
Is Jubicas 50mg Injection effective?
Jubicas 50mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Jubicas 50mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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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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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 216-17.
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Address: 1A, Sector 16A, Noida - 201 301, Uttar Pradesh, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Jubicas 50mg 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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