Mykes 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.

Mykes 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 Mykes Injection

Severe fungal infections

Benefits of Mykes Injection

In Severe fungal infections

Mykes 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 Mykes 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 Mykes

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 Mykes Injection

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

How Mykes Injection works

Mykes 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 Mykes 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mykes 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

Mykes 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 Mykes 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

Mykes 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mykes 50mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be required.

Liver

CAUTION

Mykes 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mykes 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mykes Injection?

If you miss a dose of Mykes 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

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Quick tips

Mykes 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal cell wall synthesis inhibitor (Echiocandins)

Patient concerns

I have been experiencing fungal infections, I develop rings and rashes and they all itch like anything. I formed scars because of it. I have been taking Grisovin FP 250 mg however as long I take it I am relieved, even if I miss it for 1 day I start getting fungus back. On top of that Grisovin FP is difficult to find now, please suggest.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You are having fungal infections severe, you need to change the medicine by skin specialistCan b prescribed under supervisionMeanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day

Medicine for fungal infections.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2025

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