Mycoflu-L Injection

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Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

Mycoflu-L Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections and leishmaniasis. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This way it helps treat the condition.

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Liposomal Amphotericin B (50mg)

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Jolly Healthcare

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Mycoflu-L Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. You should get the injection as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

The most common side effects of this medicine are decreased potassium level in the blood, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

To make sure it is safe for you, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medicines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Uses of Mycoflu-L Injection

Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Treatment of Leishmaniasis.

Benefits of Mycoflu-L Injection

Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Mycoflu-L 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.

Treatment of Leishmaniasis.
Mycoflu-L Injection is an antibiotic medicine and is used to treat Leishmaniasis, also called kala-azar, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected sand flies. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Mycoflu-L 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-L

Decreased potassium level in blood
Nausea
Vomiting
Chills
Fever

How to use Mycoflu-L Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Mycoflu-L Injection works

Mycoflu-L 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-L Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mycoflu-L 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-L 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Mycoflu-L 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

Mycoflu-L Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycoflu-L Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mycoflu-L Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How is Mycoflu-L Injection administered?

Mycoflu-L Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only 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 Mycoflu-L Injection.

Is Mycoflu-L Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?

Mycoflu-L Injection is fungicidal in nature, which means it acts by killing the fungus.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Mycoflu-L Injection?

Before starting treatment with Mycoflu-L Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Is Mycoflu-L Injection an antibiotic?

Yes, Mycoflu-L Injection is an antifungal antibiotic for the treatment of 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 and Visceral leishmaniasis (an infectious disease caused by a parasite).

Is Mycoflu-L Injection testing dose needed?

Yes, administration of Mycoflu-L Injection is associated with allergic reaction (severe and serious allergic), therefore it is recommended to administer a testing dose before starting the treatment to check for any sensitivity to the medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides {Polyenes}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal cell membrane active agent

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Phillips MA, Stanley SL Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Other Protozoal Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1424.
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. pp. 1571-75.
Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. 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. 1052.
Amphotericin B (liposome for injection) [FDA Label]. San Dimas, CA: Gilead Sciences, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 21 Sept. 2020]. (online) Available from:
Amphotericin B [EMC SmPC]. London, UK: Gilead Sciences International Ltd.; 2019. [Accessed 21 Sept. 2020]. (online) Available from:

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Name: Jolly Healthcare
Address: D-50, Basement, Shanti Path, Jawahar Nagar,Jaipur, Rajasthan, India(302004)

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Mycoflu-L Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mycoflu-L Injection

Benefits of Mycoflu-L Injection

Side effects of Mycoflu-L Injection

How to use Mycoflu-L Injection

How Mycoflu-L Injection works

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How is Mycoflu-L Injection administered?

Is Mycoflu-L Injection fungistatic or fungicidal?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Mycoflu-L Injection?

Is Mycoflu-L Injection an antibiotic?

Is Mycoflu-L Injection testing dose needed?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Patient concerns

Itching and fungal infection l

My L-3 L-4 , L-5 dis location shatica pain

Want to know more

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

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