Vinmica 50mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Vinmica 50mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause infections and thus provides relief.
Vinmica 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 liver function should be monitored regularly during treatment.
It may lead to a few common side effects like rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, and increased liver enzymes. 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.
Vinmica 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 liver function should be monitored regularly during treatment.
It may lead to a few common side effects like rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, and increased liver enzymes. 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 Vinmica Powder for Injection
- Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Vinmica Powder for Injection
In Severe fungal infections
Vinmica 50mg 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.
Side effects of Vinmica Powder for 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 Vinmica
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Diarrhea
- Facial swelling
- Fever
- Headache
- Low blood platelets
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vascular dilatation
- Vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Vinmica Powder for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Vinmica Powder for Injection works
Vinmica 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 Vinmica 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vinmica 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
Vinmica 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 Vinmica 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
Vinmica 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vinmica 50mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.
Liver
CAUTION
Vinmica 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vinmica 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Vinmica Powder for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Vinmica 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Vinmica 50mg Injection
₹6447/Powder for Injection
Micafung Plus Injection
Gufic Bioscience Ltd
₹5999/powder for injection
10% cheaper
Quick tips
- Vinmica 50mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- It might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
- 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 Vinmica with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Micafungin may raise blood levels of Amphotericin B.
Do not consume Micafungin with Amphotericin B. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fever, chills, h
Concurrent use may increase the risk of liver damage.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and
Concurrent use may increase the risk of liver damage.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and
Micafungin may increase the rate of release of Ciclosporin in the blood.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment.
Micafungin may raise blood levels of Amphotericin B.
Do not consume Micafungin with Amphotericin B. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fever, chills, h
Patient concerns
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
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
- Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1584.
- 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. 912-13.
- Micafungin sodium. Chertsey, Surrey: Astellas Pharma Ltd.; 2008 [revised 26 July 2018]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Micafungin. Deerfield, Illinois: Astellas Pharma US, Inc.; 2005 [revised Jan. 2008]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Vinder Pharma
Address: C2-609 Wealth Space, Skyline Oasis, Khalai Village, Vidyavihar Society, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400086
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
₹6447
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹6650 3% OFF
1.0 Powder for Injection in 1 vial
SOLD OUT