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Micafungin NIKP for Injection is indicated for: Adults, adolescents ≥16 years of age and elderly: Treatment of invasive candidiasis; Treatment of oesophageal candidiasis in patients for whom intravenous therapy is appropriate; Prophylaxis of Candida infection in patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation or patients who are expected to have neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count <500 cells/μl) for 10 or more days.
Children (including neonates) and adolescents <16 years of age: Treatment of invasive candidiasis; Prophylaxis of Candida infection in patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation or patients who are expected to have neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count <500 cells/μl) for 10 or more days.
The decision to use Micafungin NIKP for Injection should take into account a potential risk for the development of liver tumours (see Precautions). Micafungin NIKP for Injection should therefore only be used if other antifungals are not appropriate.
Consideration should be given to official/national guidance on the appropriate use of antifungal agents.
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