Overview
Micafungin for Injection USP is a sterile, lyophilized product for intravenous (IV) infusion that contains Micafungin Sodium USP. Micafungin Sodium USP is a semisynthetic lipopeptide (echinocandin) synthesized by a chemical modification of a fermentation product of Coleophoma empetri F-11899. Micafungin inhibits the synthesis of 1,3-beta-D-glucan, an integral component of the fungal cell wall.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Micafungin is a member of the echinocandin class of antifungal agents [see Microbiology (12.4)] . 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of micafungin related to hematogenous Candida meningoencephalitis are described in other sections of the prescribing information [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) and Microbiology (12.4)] . 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Adults The pharmacokinetics of micafungin were determined in healthy subjects, hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, and patients with esophageal candidiasis up to a maximum daily dose of 8 mg/kg body weight. The relationship of area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) to micafungin dose was linear over the daily dose range of 50 mg to 150 mg and 3 mg/kg to 8 mg/kg body weight.
Indications
- Micafungin for Injection is indicated for: Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older [see Clinical Studies (14.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.4)] . Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses without meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)] .
Common Doses
- 100 mg
- 2 mg
- 4 mg
- 150 mg
Dosage
Recommended Dosage Administered by Indication, Weight and Age (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 8.4) Adult Pediatric Patients 4 Months and Older 30 kg or less Pediatric Patients 4 Months and Older greater than 30 kg Pediatric Patients Younger than 4 Months of Age Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses 100 mg daily 2 mg/kg/day (maximum 100 mg daily) See below Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses without Meningoencephalitis and/or Ocular Dissemination See above See above 4 mg/kg/day Treatment of Esophageal...
Contraindications
- Micafungin for injection is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin, any component of micafungin for injection, or other echinocandins. Micafungin for injection is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin sodium, any component of micafungin for injection, or other echinocandins. (4)
Side Effects
- The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Hematological Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Hepatic Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Renal Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Infusion and Injection Site Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Most common adverse reactions across adult and pediatric clinical trials for all indications include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and headache. (6.
Interactions
- Monitor for sirolimus, itraconazole or nifedipine toxicity, and dosage of sirolimus, itraconazole or nifedipine should be reduced, if necessary. (7) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Micafungin for Injection CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 Inhibitors Co-administration of micafungin for injection with cyclosporine, itraconazole, voriconazole and fluconazole did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin for injection. CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 Inducer Co-administration of micafungin for injection with rifampin and ritonavir did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin for injection.