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Medicines micafungin sodiumQuestion & answer

micafungin sodium · Medicine question

Can micafungin sodium prevent fungal infection?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It is licensed to prevent Candida infection in selected stem-cell transplant recipients and people expected to have prolonged severe neutropenia.

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Micafungin 50mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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