NDC 70710-1725-01 — Micafungin 20 mg/mL

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70710-1725-1

Product NDC 70710-1725

11-digit billing NDC 70710172501

NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)

RxCUI 861379, 861383

UNII IS1UP79R56

UPC 0370710172411, 0370710172510

Application # ANDA215241

SPL Set ID 29f17423-5787-47d0-a83b-bbdc0198fbfa

Established class (EPC) Echinocandin Antifungal

Chemical class Lipopeptides

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category ANDA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2023-04-10

Route INTRAVENOUS

Dosage form INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION

Substance MICAFUNGIN SODIUM

GPI-14 11500050102130

GCN Seq No 061686

GCN 97472

HICL code 032804

Ingredient (HICL) Micafungin Sodium

HIC1 code W

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Anti-Infecting Agents

HIC2 code W3

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antimycotics

HIC3 code W3A

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antifungal Antibiotics

AHFS code 08:14.16.00

AHFS class Echinocandin Antifungals

FDB label name MICAFUNGIN 100 MG VIAL

FDB brand name Micafungin

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70710-1725-1 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 70710-1725-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Echinocandin Antifungal class.

Pharmacologic class Echinocandin Antifungal

Drug family (ATC) Other antimycotics for systemic use

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerZydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Application holderZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC

FDA applicationANDA215241 (ANDA)

Labeler code70710

First marketedApr 2023

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio451 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

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Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name MICAFUNGIN 100 MG VIAL Ingredient Micafungin Sodium

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Micafungin is used to treat certain fungal infections that have caused esophagitis ( infection of the throat), spread to the bloodstream, have caused abscesses (collection of pus in body tissue) or caused peritonitis (infection of the lining of the stomach) in adults and children. It is also used to prevent fungal infections in adults and children who have undergone a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT; procedure in which certain blood cells are removed from the body and then returned to the body). Micafungin is in a class of medications called echinocandins. It works by stopping the bui...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

Micafungin only comes in an injectable form — there's no tablet or capsule version. It's given directly into your vein through an IV so it gets into your bloodstream quickly and at...
Why am I getting this medication through an IV instead of taking a pill?
That depends on which infection you have. For bloodstream or other invasive Candida infections, treatment typically lasted around 15 days on average in clinical trials, though it c...
How long will I need to be on micafungin?

📖 Read our full Micafungin guide →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Micafungin — tap one for details:

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🌿 Every supplement checked against Micafungin (20 interactions) — ranked by severity →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color White

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

UNII XF417D3PSL
Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
UNII 55X04QC32I
A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.

3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

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Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per mL	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026	$22.33	$111.64 / 5 ml
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J2248	$0.180 / J2248 unit	—

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)70710-1725-1

11-digit billing NDC70710-1725-01

Format5-4-1 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the package segment)

HCPCS J-codeJ2248

DescriptorINJECTION, MICAFUNGIN SODIUM, 1 MG

Billing units / pkg100 units

Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)

Where does this data come from?

The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Micafungin 100 mg 00143-9362-01	Hikma	1 vial	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 100 mg/5mL 25021-0191-10	Sagent	1 vial	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 20 mg/mL 42023-0230-10	Par	10 vials	—	—	Discontinued	—
Micafungin 100 mg 42658-0023-01	Hisun	1 vial	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 100 mg 63323-0729-12	Fresenius	1 vial	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 20 mg/mL 67184-0590-01	Qilu	1 vial	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 20 mg/mL 68462-0772-01	Glenmark	1 vial	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 20 mg/mL 70377-0076-91	Biocon	10 vials	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 20 mg/mLthis 70710-1725-01	Zydus	1 vial	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 20 mg/mL 70771-1684-06	Zydus	10 vials	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Micafungin 100 mg/5mL 71288-0029-11	Meitheal	10 vials	—	AP	FDA listed	—

About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️

2023

On the market since

Apr 2023

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

3 years listed

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Generic on the market

this product is a generic

✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.

10 vials70710-1725-06 24 Rx · $16,653

1 vial this page70710-1725-01 No Medicaid data

Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 24 Rx · 187 units · $16,653 gross reimbursed

Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Micafungin — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 9 manufacturers.

⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Micafungin. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Period

Total Part D spend

$2.03M

Claims incl. refills

5.1K

Beneficiaries

1.6K

Spend / beneficiary

$1,280.10

Spend / claim

$399.51

Trend by period

💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Micafungin — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Febrile Neutropenia552

Pyrexia535

Sepsis361

Pneumonia343

Death317

Diarrhoea303

Neutropenia287

Age at onset

Neonate36

Infant57

Child201

Adolescent115

Adult584

Elderly285

Reporter sex

Male · 60%

Female · 39%

Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization3,747

Death2,797

Life-threatening1,445

Disabling155

Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year

Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).

Where does this data come from?

Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
70710-1725-06	10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70710-1725-6) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL (70710-1725-1)	2023-04-10	Active
70710-1725-01 You're viewing this	1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70710-1725-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL	2024-08-20	Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 70710-1725-01?

NDC 70710-1725-01 is listed by the FDA — 1 vial in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 vial.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Micafungin 20 mg/mL Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution?

Bill NDC 70710-1725-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 70710172501. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand

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NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS)	— Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data	✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk	✓ Available
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD)	— Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.

“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?

The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.

Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?

Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 70710-1725-1, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 70710-1725-01, written without dashes as 70710172501. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.

What do the three segments of this NDC mean?

In 70710-1725-01, the first segment (70710) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; the middle segment (1725) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.

Is this package still being marketed?

Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.

Does this product come in other package sizes?

Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 10 vials (70710-1725-06). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.

Who lists this product with the FDA?

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.

Do I need a prescription for this product?

This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.

Does this product have a billing J-code?

Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J2248 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.

This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.

Where does this data come from?

Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients

🎯 Indications and Usage ~2 min read ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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 )] .

Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. Limitations of Use The safety and effectiveness of Micafungin have not been established for the treatment of candidemia with meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age as a higher dose may be needed [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )].

Micafungin has not been adequately studied in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis and meningoencephalitis due to Candida. The efficacy of micafungin against infections caused by fungi other than Candida has not been established. Micafungin for injection is an echinocandin indicated in adult and pediatric patients for ( 1 ): Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older.

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. Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT).

Limitations of Use The safety and effectiveness of Micafungin have not been established for the treatment of candidemia with meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age as a higher dose may be needed. ( 1 , 2.3 , 8.4 ) Micafungin has not been adequately studied in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis or meningoencephalitis due to Candida. ( 1 ) The efficacy of micafungin against infections caused by fungi other than Candida has not been established.

( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 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 Candidiasis 150 mg daily 3 mg/kg/day 2.5 mg/kg/day (maximum 150 mg daily) Not approved Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in HSCT Recipients 50 mg daily 1 mg/kg/day (maximum 50 mg daily) Not approved Infuse over 1 hour.

( 2.5 ) See Full Prescribing Information for intravenous (IV) preparation and administration instructions. ( 2 )

2.1Dosage for Adults The recommended dosage for adult patients based on indications are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Micafungin Dosage in Adult Patients * In patients treated successfully for candidemia and other Candida infections, the mean duration of treatment was 15 days (range 10 days to 47 days). ‡ In patients treated successfully for esophageal candidiasis, the mean duration of treatment was 15 days (range 10 days to 30 days). § In hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients who experienced success of prophylactic therapy, the mean duration of prophylaxis was 19 days (range 6 days to 51 days).

Indication Recommended Reconstituted Dose Once Daily Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses * 100 mg Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis ‡ 150 mg Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in HSCT Recipients § 50 mg

2.2Dosage for Pediatric Patients 4 Months and Older The recommended dosage for pediatric patients 4 months of age and older based on indication and weight are shown in Table 2. Table 2 Micafungin Dosage in Pediatric Patients (4 Months of Age and Older) Indication Dosage for Pediatric Patients 4 Months of Age and Older 30 kg or less Greater than 30 kg Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses 2 mg/kg once daily (maximum daily dose 100 mg) Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis 3 mg/kg once daily 2.5 mg/kg once daily (maximum daily dose 150 mg) Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in HSCT Recipients 1 mg/kg once daily (maximum daily dose 50 mg)

2.3Dosage for Pediatric Patients Younger than 4 Months of Age Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses without meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination The recommended dosage is 4 mg/kg once daily. The safety and effectiveness of MYCAMINE have not been established for the treatment of candidemia with meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age as a higher dose may be needed [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) and Microbiology ( 12.4 )].

2.4Directions for Reconstitution, Dilution and Preparation Do not mix or co-infuse micafungin with other medications. Micafungin has been shown to precipitate when mixed directly with a number of other commonly used medications. Please read this entire section carefully before beginning reconstitution.

Reconstitution Reconstitute micafungin vials by aseptically adding 5 mL of one of the following compatible solutions: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (without a bacteriostatic agent) 5% Dextrose Injection, USP To minimize excessive foaming, gently dissolve the micafungin powder by swirling the vial. Do not vigorously shake the vial . Visually inspect the vial for particulate matter.

Micafungin for injection 50 mg vial: after reconstitution each mL contains 10 mg of micafungin. Micafungin for injection 100 mg vial: after reconstitution each mL contains 20 mg of m…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 58 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Micafungin for injection, USP is a sterile, white color lyophilized powder or cake in an amber glass vial for reconstitution for intravenous infusion and are available as: 50 mg single-dose vial 100 mg single-dose vial For injection: 50 mg single-dose vial. ( 3 ) For injection: 100 mg single-dose vial. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 40 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Micafungin is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin, any component of micafungin or other echinocandins. Micafungin is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin sodium, any component of micafungin or other echinocandins. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions: Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions (including shock) have been observed. Discontinue micafungin and administer appropriate treatment. ( 5.1 ) Hematological Effects: Isolated cases of acute intravascular hemolysis, hemolytic anemia and hemoglobinuria have been reported.

Monitor rate of hemolysis. Discontinue if severe. ( 5.2 ) Hepatic Effects: Abnormalities in liver tests; isolated cases of hepatic impairment, hepatitis and hepatic failure have been observed.

Monitor hepatic function. Discontinue if severe dysfunction occurs. ( 5.3 ) Renal Effects: Elevations in BUN and creatinine; isolated cases of renal impairment or acute renal failure have been reported.

Monitor renal function. ( 5.4 ) Infusion and Injection Site Reactions can occur including rash, pruritus, facial swelling and vasodilatation. Monitor infusion closely, slow infusion rate if necessary.

( 2.5 , 5.5 )

5.1Hypersensitivity Reactions Isolated cases of serious hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid) reactions (including shock) have been reported in patients receiving micafungin. If these reactions occur, micafungin infusion should be discontinued and appropriate treatment administered.

5.2Hematological Effects Acute intravascular hemolysis and hemoglobinuria was seen in a healthy volunteer during infusion of micafungin (200 mg) and oral prednisolone (20 mg). Cases of significant hemolysis and hemolytic anemia have also been reported in patients treated with micafungin. Patients who develop clinical or laboratory evidence of hemolysis or hemolytic anemia during micafungin therapy should be monitored closely for evidence of worsening of these conditions and evaluated for the risk/benefit of continuing micafungin therapy.

5.3Hepatic Effects Laboratory abnormalities in liver function tests have been seen in healthy volunteers and patients treated with micafungin. In some patients with serious underlying conditions who were receiving micafungin along with multiple concomitant medications, clinical hepatic abnormalities have occurred and isolated cases of significant hepatic impairment, hepatitis and hepatic failure have been reported. Patients who develop abnormal liver function tests during micafungin therapy should be monitored for evidence of worsening hepatic function and evaluated for the risk/benefit of continuing micafungin therapy.

5.4Renal Effects Elevations in BUN and creatinine, and isolated cases of significant renal impairment or acute renal failure have been reported in patients who received micafungin. In fluconazole-controlled trials, the incidence of drug-related renal adverse reactions was 0.4% for micafungin-treated patients and 0.5% for fluconazole-treated patients. Patients who develop abnormal renal function tests during micafungin therapy should be monitored for evidence of worsening renal function.

5.5Infusion and Injection Site Reactions Possible histamine-mediated symptoms have been reported with micafungin, including rash, pruritus, facial swelling and vasodilatation. Slow the infusion rate if infusion reaction occurs [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]. Injection site reactions, including phlebitis and thrombophlebitis have been reported, at micafungin doses of 50 mg/day to 150 mg/day.

These reactions tended to occur more often in patients receiving micafungin via peripheral intravenous administration [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )].

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS 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.

( 6.1 ) In pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age, the following additional common adverse reactions were reported at an incidence rate of ≥15%: sepsis, acidosis, anemia, oxygen saturation decreased and hypokalemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. at 1-877-993-8779 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of micafungin cannot be directly compared to rates in clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The overall safety of micafungin was assessed in 520 healthy volunteers and 3,417 adult and pediatric patients who received single or multiple doses of micafungin across 50 clinical trials, including the invasive candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis and prophylaxis trials.

The doses of micafungin administered included doses above and below the recommended doses [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 )] and ranged from 0.75 mg/kg to 15 mg/kg in pediatric patients and 12.5 mg to 150 mg/day or greater in adults. Clinical Trials Experience in Adults In clinical trials with micafungin, 2,497/2,748 (91%) adult patients experienced at least one adverse reaction. Candidemia and Other Candida Infections In a randomized, double-blind trial for the treatment of candidemia and other Candida infections, adverse reactions occurred in 183/200 (92%) and 171/193 (89%) patients in the micafungin 100 mg/day and caspofungin (70 mg loading dose followed by 50 mg/day dose) treatment groups, respectively.

Selected adverse reactions occurring in 5% or more of the patients and more frequently in the micafungin treatment group, are shown in Table 3. Table 3 Selected * Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Candidemia and Other Candida Infections Patient base: all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of trial drug. * During IV treatment + 3 days. † Within a system organ class, patients may experience more than 1 adverse reaction. § 70 mg loading dose on day 1 followed by 50 mg/day thereafter (caspofungin). Adverse Reactions by System Organ Class † Micafungin 100 mg n (%) Caspofungin § n (%) Number of Patients 200 193 Gastrointestinal Disorders 81 (41) 76 (39) Diarrhea 15 (8) 14 (7) Vomiting 18 (9) 16 (8) Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders 77 (39) 73 (38) Hypoglycemia 12 (6) 9 (5) Hyperkalemia 10 (5) 5 (3) General Disorders/Administration Site Conditions 59 (30) 51 (26) Investigations 36 (18) 37 (19) Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased 11 (6) 8 (4) Cardiac Disorders 35 (18) 36 (19) Atrial Fibrillation 5 (3) 0 In a second, supportive, randomized, double-blind trial for the treatment of candidemia and other Candida infections, adverse reactions occurred in 245/264 (93%) and 250/265 (94%) adult and pediatric patients in the micafungin (100 mg/day) and amphotericin B liposome (3 mg/kg/day) treatment groups, respectively.

In this trial, the following adverse reactions were reported in patients at least 16 years of age in the micafungin and amphotericin B liposome treatment groups, respectively: nausea (10% vs. 8%), diarrhea (11% vs. 11%), vomiting (13% vs.

9%), abnormal liver tests (4% vs. 3%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (3% vs. 2%) and increased blood alkali…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Monitor for sirolimus, itraconazole or nifedipine toxicity and dosage of sirolimus, itraconazole or nifedipine should be reduced, if necessary. ( 7 )

7.1Effect of Other Drugs on Micafungin CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 Inhibitors Co-administration of micafungin with cyclosporine, itraconazole, voriconazole and fluconazole did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin. CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 Inducer Co-administration of micafungin with rifampin and ritonavir did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin. Co-administration of Micafungin with Other Drugs Co-administration of micafungin with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), amphotericin B, tacrolimus, prednisolone, sirolimus and nifedipine did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin.

7.2Effect of Micafungin on Other Drugs CYP3A4 Substrates There was no effect of single or multiple doses of micafungin on cyclosporine, tacrolimus, prednisolone, voriconazole and fluconazole pharmacokinetics. Sirolimus AUC was increased by 21% with no effect on C max in the presence of steady-state micafungin compared with sirolimus alone. Nifedipine AUC and C max were increased by 18% and 42%, respectively, in the presence of steady-state micafungin compared with nifedipine alone.

Itraconazole AUC and C max were increased by 22% and 11%, respectively. Patients receiving sirolimus, nifedipine and itraconazole in combination with micafungin should be monitored for sirolimus, nifedipine and itraconazole toxicity and the sirolimus, nifedipine and itraconazole dosage should be reduced if necessary. UDP-Glycosyltransferase Substrate Co-administration of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with micafungin did not alter the pharmacokinetics of MMF.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy – Based on animal data, micafungin may cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the risk to the fetus. ( 8.1 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies, micafungin may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman (see Data) . There is insufficient human data on the use of micafungin in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, intravenous administration of micafungin sodium to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at doses four times the maximum recommended human dose resulted in visceral abnormalities and increased abortion (see Data) .

Advise pregnant women of the risk to the fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal toxicity study in pregnant rabbits, intravenous administration of micafungin sodium during organogenesis (days 6 to 18 of gestation) resulted in fetal visceral abnormalities and abortion at 32 mg/kg, a dose equivalent to four times the recommended human dose based on body surface area comparisons. Visceral abnormalities included abnormal lobation of the lung, levocardia, retrocaval ureter, anomalous right subclavian artery and dilatation of the ureter.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of micafungin in human milk, the effects on the breast-fed infant or the effects on milk production. Micafungin was present in the milk of lactating rats following intravenous administration. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk.

The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for micafungin and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed child from micafungin or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use Pediatric Patients 4 Months of Age and Older The safety and effectiveness of micafungin for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis, candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, Candida peritonitis and abscesses, esophageal candidiasis and for prophylaxis of Candida infections in patients undergoing HSCT have been established in pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Use of micafungin for these indications and in this age group is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adult and pediatric patients with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data in pediatric patients 4 months of age and older [see Indications and Usage (1), Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14)].

Pediatric Patients Younger than 4 Months of Age 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 The safety and effectiveness of micafungin for the treatment of candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, Candida peritonitis and abscesses without meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination at a dosage of 4 mg/kg once daily have been established in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age.

This use and dosage of micafungin are supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses With Meningoencephalitis and/or Ocular Dissemination in Pe…

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies, micafungin may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman (see Data) . There is insufficient human data on the use of micafungin in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, intravenous administration of micafungin sodium to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at doses four times the maximum recommended human dose resulted in visceral abnormalities and increased abortion (see Data) .

Advise pregnant women of the risk to the fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal toxicity study in pregnant rabbits, intravenous administration of micafungin sodium during organogenesis (days 6 to 18 of gestation) resulted in fetal visceral abnormalities and abortion at 32 mg/kg, a dose equivalent to four times the recommended human dose based on body surface area comparisons. Visceral abnormalities included abnormal lobation of the lung, levocardia, retrocaval ureter, anomalous right subclavian artery and dilatation of the ureter.

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8.4Pediatric Use Pediatric Patients 4 Months of Age and Older The safety and effectiveness of micafungin for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis, candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, Candida peritonitis and abscesses, esophageal candidiasis and for prophylaxis of Candida infections in patients undergoing HSCT have been established in pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Use of micafungin for these indications and in this age group is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adult and pediatric patients with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data in pediatric patients 4 months of age and older [see Indications and Usage (1), Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14)].

Pediatric Patients Younger than 4 Months of Age 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 The safety and effectiveness of micafungin for the treatment of candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, Candida peritonitis and abscesses without meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination at a dosage of 4 mg/kg once daily have been established in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age.

This use and dosage of micafungin are supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses With Meningoencephalitis and/or Ocular Dissemination in Pediatric Patients Younger Than 4 Months of Age The safety and effectiveness of micafungin has not been established for the treatment of candidemia with meningoencephalitis and/or ocular dissemination in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age.

In a rabbit model of hematogenous Candida meningoencephalitis (HCME) with Candida albicans (minimum inhibitory concentration of 0.125 mcg/mL), a decrease in mean fungal burden in central nervous system (CNS) compartments assessed as the average of combined fungal burden in the cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord relative to untreated controls, was observed with increasing micafungin dosages administered once daily for 7 days. Data from the rabbit model suggest that a micafungin dose regimen of 4 mg/kg once daily is inadequate to treat meningoencephalitis and that a dose regimen of approximately 10 to 25 mg/kg once daily may be necessary to lower fungal burden in the CNS in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age [see Microbiology (12.4)] .

In this rabbit model, micafungin concentrations could not be reliably detected in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Due to limitations of the study design, the clinical significance of a decreased CNS fungal burden in the rabbit HCME model is uncertain. A randomized controlled trial evaluated a micafungin dose regimen of 10 mg/kg once daily in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age with suspected or proven Candida meningoencephalitis.

Fungal-free survival at 1 week after end of therapy was observed in 60% of micafungin -treated vs. 70% of amphotericin B-treated patients, and allcause mortality was 15% vs. 10%, respectively.

However, because this study was terminated early and enrolled only 30 pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age (20 treated with micafungin and 10 treated with amphotericin B) which was 13% of the planned enrollment for the study, no conclusions can be drawn regarding efficacy of micafungin at this dose regimen. In six uncontrolled, open-label studies, and a neonatal intensive care unit (ICU) medical records database, pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age with suspected Candida meningoencephalitis or disseminated candidemia received micafungi…

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8.5Geriatric Use A total of 418 subjects in clinical studies of micafungin were 65 years of age and older and 124 subjects were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in safety and effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

The exposure and disposition of a 50 mg micafungin dose administered as a single 1 hour infusion to 10 healthy subjects aged 66 years to 78 years were not significantly different from those in 10 healthy subjects aged 20 years to 24 years. No dose adjustment is necessary for the elderly.

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10 OVERDOSAGE Micafungin is highly protein bound and, therefore, is not dialyzable. No cases of micafungin overdosage have been reported. Repeated daily doses up to 8 mg/kg (maximum total dose of 896 mg) in adult patients, up to 6 mg/kg in pediatric patients 4 months of age and older, and up to 15 mg/kg in pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age have been administered in clinical trials with no reported dose-limiting toxicity [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ) ].

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Micafungin is a member of the echinocandin class of antifungal agents [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].

12.2Pharmacodynamics 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 )].

12.3Pharmacokinetics 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. Typically, 85% of the steady-state concentration is achieved after three daily micafungin doses.

Steady-state pharmacokinetic parameters in relevant patient populations after repeated daily administration are presented in Table 7. Table 7 Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Micafungin in Adult Patients * AUC 0-infinity is presented for Day 1; AUC 0-24 is presented for steady-state. † candidemia or other Candida infections. ‡ human immunodeficiency virus. § esophageal candidiasis. ¶ hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Population n Dose (mg) Pharmacokinetic Parameters (Mean ± Standard Deviation) C max (mcg/mL) AUC 0-24 * (mcg·h/mL) t ½ (h) Cl (mL/min/kg) Patients with IC † [Day 1] [Steady-State] 20 20 100 100 5.7 ± 2.2 10.1 ± 4.4 83 ± 51 97 ± 29 14.5 ± 7 13.4 ± 2 0.359 ± 0.179 0.298 ± 0.115 HIV ‡ - Positive Patients with EC § [Day 1] [Day 14 or 21] 20 20 14 20 20 14 50 100 150 50 100 150 4.1 ± 1.4 8 ± 2.4 11.6 ± 3.1 5.1 ± 1 10.1 ± 2.6 16.4 ± 6.5 36 ± 9 108 ± 31 151 ± 45 54 ± 13 115 ± 25 167 ± 40 14.9 ± 4.3 13.8 ± 3 14.1 ± 2.6 15.6 ± 2.8 16.9 ± 4.4 15.2 ± 2.2 0.321 ± 0.098 0.327 ± 0.093 0.340 ± 0.092 0.300 ± 0.063 0.301 ± 0.086 0.297 ± 0.081 HSCT ¶ Recipients [Day 7] 8 10 8 8 per kg 3 4 6 8 21.1 ± 2.84 29.2 ± 6.2 38.4 ± 6.9 60.8 ± 26.9 234 ± 34 339 ± 72 479 ± 157 663 ± 212 14 ± 1.4 14.2 ± 3.2 14.9 ± 2.6 17.2 ± 2.3 0.214 ± 0.031 0.204 ± 0.036 0.224 ± 0.064 0.223 ± 0.081 Pediatric Patients 4 Months of Age and Older Micafungin pharmacokinetics in 229 pediatric patients 4 months through 16 years of age were characterized using population pharmacokinetics.

Micafungin exposure was dose proportional across the dose and age range studied. Table 8 Summary (Mean +/- Standard Deviation) of Micafungin Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients 4 Months of Age and Older (Steady-State) * Or the equivalent if receiving the adult dose (50 mg, 100 mg or 150 mg). † Derived from simulations from the population PK model. ‡ Derived from the population PK model. Body weight group N Dose * mg/kg C max.SS † (mcg/mL) AUC.

SS † (mcg·h/mL) t ½ ‡ (h) CL ‡ (mL/min/kg) 30 kg or less 149 1 7.1 +/- 4.7 55 +/- 16 12.5 +/- 4.6 0.328 +/- 0.091 2 14.2 +/- 9.3 109 +/- 31 3 21.3 +/- 14 164 +/- 47 Greater than 30 kg 80 1 8.7 +/- 5.6 67 +/- 17 13.6 +/- 8.8 0.241 +/- 0.061 2 17.5 +/- 11.2 134 +/- 33 2.5 23 +/- 14.5 176 +/- 42 Pediatric Patients Younger than 4 Months of Age Micafungin pharmacokinetic data in 103 pediatric patients less than 4 months of age were assessed using population pharmacokinetics. Predicted micafungin AUC estimates were dose proportional across the dose regimens and age ranges studied.

The body weight-normalized micafungin clearance in pediatric patients less than 4 months of age is higher than the body weight-normalized micafungin clearance in older pediatric patients greater than 4 months of age and adults. Administration of 4 mg/kg once daily micafungin to pediatric patients less than 4 months of age produces a mean (SD) steady-state AUC of 131 (50) mcg·h/mL, which is comparable to the steady-state AUC in pediatric patients 4 months of age and older administered micafungin 2 mg/kg/day and adults administered 100 mg once daily.

Specific Populations Adult Patients w…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Micafungin is a member of the echinocandin class of antifungal agents [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Micafungin for injection, USP is supplied as a sterile, white color lyophilized powder or cake in an amber glass vial for reconstitution for intravenous infusion and are available in the following packaging configurations: Strength (mg of micafungin) Pack Size Carton NDC 50 mg/vial Carton of 10 Single-dose vials sealed with blue flip-off cap (NDC Number: 70710-1724-1) 70710-1724-6 100 mg/vial Carton of 10 Single-dose vials sealed with red flip-off cap (NDC Number: 70710-1725-1) 70710-1725-6 50 mg/vial Carton of Single-dose vials sealed with blue flip-off cap (NDC Number: 70710-1724-1) 70710-1724-1 100 mg/vial Carton of Single-dose vials sealed with red flip-off cap (NDC Number: 70710-1725-1) 70710-1725-1 Storage Unopened vials of lyophilized material must be stored at room temperature, 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Store the reconstituted product at 25°C (77°F) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Store the diluted solution at 25°C (77°F) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Protect from light.

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11 DESCRIPTION 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.

Each single-dose vial contains 50 mg micafungin (equivalent to 50.86 mg micafungin sodium, USP) or 100 mg micafungin (equivalent to 101.73 mg micafungin sodium, USP), 200 mg lactose monohydrate, with citric acid anhydrous and/or sodium hydroxide (used for pH adjustment). Micafungin for injection, USP must be diluted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )] . Following reconstitution with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, the resulting pH of the solution is between 5 to 7.

Micafungin sodium, USP is chemically designated as: Pneumocandin A0,1-[(4R,5R)-4,5-dihydroxy-N 2 -[4-[5-[4-(pentyloxy) phenyl]-3-isoxazolyl]benzoyl]-L-ornithine]-4-[(4 S )-4-hydroxy-4-[4-hydroxy-3-(sulfooxy)phenyl]-L-threonine]-, monosodium salt. The chemical structure of micafungin sodium, USP is: The molecular formula is C 56 H 70 N 9 NaO 23 S and the molecular weight is 1292.3. Micafungin sodium, USP is a light-sensitive, hygroscopic white powder that is freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, soluble in dimethyl formamide and water, sparingly soluble in methanol and slightly soluble to practically insoluble in acetone, methylethylketone, methylisobutylketone, ethanol, isopropanol, ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, acetonitrile, toluene, heptane and tetrahydrofuran.

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Hypersensitivity Inform patients about the serious adverse effects of micafungin including hypersensitivity reactions e.g., anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions including shock. Hepatic Inform patients about the serious adverse effects of micafungin including hepatic effects e.g., abnormal liver tests, hepatic impairment, hepatitis or worsening hepatic failure. Hematologic Inform patients about the serious adverse effects of micafungin including hematological effects e.g., acute intravascular hemolysis, hemolytic anemia and hemoglobinuria.

Renal Inform patients about the serious adverse effects of micafungin including renal effects e.g., elevations in BUN and creatinine, renal impairment or acute renal failure. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk of micafungin to a fetus. Advise females to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy.

Concomitant Medications Instruct patients to inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are currently taking with micafungin, including over-the-counter medications. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please address medical inquiries to, [email protected] or Tel.: 1-877-993-8779.

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

abdominal pain: Pain, cramping, or discomfort felt anywhere in the belly area.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

alkaline phosphatase: An enzyme measured in a blood test; higher levels can point to problems with the liver, bile ducts, or bones.

anaphylaxis: A sudden, severe, whole-body allergic reaction that can cause trouble breathing, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure, needing emergency care.

anemia: A low level of red blood cells or the oxygen-carrying protein inside them, which can cause tiredness, weakness, and paleness.

animal reproduction studies: Tests in pregnant animals used to check whether a medicine might harm a developing baby.

atrial fibrillation: An irregular, often fast heart rhythm coming from the heart's upper chambers, which can raise the risk of blood clots.

AUC: A measure of total drug exposure over time, showing how much medicine the blood is exposed to overall.

bacteriostatic: Describes a medicine that stops bacteria from multiplying so the body's own defenses can clear them.

BUN: Blood urea nitrogen, a waste product measured in a blood test that helps show how well the kidneys are working.

candidiasis: An infection caused by a yeast called Candida, which can affect the mouth, throat, skin, or other areas.

clearance: How quickly the body removes a medicine from the blood, usually through the liver and kidneys.

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Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

CYP2C19: A liver enzyme that breaks down certain medicines, such as some stomach-acid drugs and drugs that help prevent blood clots.

CYP2C9: A liver enzyme that breaks down certain medicines, including some blood thinners and anti-inflammatory drugs.

CYP3A4: One of the most important liver and gut enzymes, responsible for breaking down a large share of all medicines.

diarrhea: Loose, watery bowel movements that happen more often than normal.

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dose-limiting toxicity: A side effect severe enough that it prevents giving a higher dose of a medicine.

double-blind: A study in which neither the patients nor their doctors know who is getting the real medicine and who is getting the dummy.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

efficacy: How well a treatment works under the controlled conditions of a clinical study.

embryo-fetal toxicity: Harm to a developing baby in the womb, such as birth defects, slowed growth, or loss of the pregnancy.

estimated background risk: The normal chance that any pregnancy will have a birth defect or problem, even without taking any medicine.

fetal harm: Injury or damage to a developing baby while it is growing inside the womb.

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hemolysis: The breaking apart of red blood cells, which can lower the number of cells available to carry oxygen.

hemolytic anemia: A shortage of red blood cells caused by them breaking apart faster than the body can replace them.

hepatic impairment: Reduced liver function, meaning the liver does not work as well as normal at processing substances, including medicines.

hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by infections, alcohol, or certain medicines.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling: The label section describing the forms and strengths a medicine comes in and how to store it properly.

hyperkalemia: A higher-than-normal level of potassium, an important mineral, in the blood.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar, when the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood drops below the normal range.

hypokalemia: A lower-than-normal level of potassium, an important mineral, in the blood.

incidence: How often a new event, such as a side effect, happens in a group of people over a set period of time.

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inducer: A substance that speeds up an enzyme, which can lower the levels of drugs that enzyme breaks down.

infusion: Slowly delivering fluid or medicine into a vein over a period of time, usually through a drip.

infusion reaction: Symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, or trouble breathing that happen while or shortly after a medicine is given through a vein.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

lactation: The making and release of milk from a mother's breasts after giving birth.

liver function tests: Blood tests that check how well the liver is working and whether it is irritated or damaged.

loading dose: A larger dose given at the start to quickly build the medicine up to an effective level in the body.

lyophilized: Freeze-dried into a powder that is mixed with liquid before it is given.

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Metabolism: How the body chemically changes a medicine, usually in the liver, into other substances.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

neonatal: Relating to a newborn baby during its first four weeks of life.

neutropenia: A low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infection, which can make it easier to catch infections.

open-label: A study in which both the patients and their doctors know which treatment each person is receiving.

organogenesis: The early stage of pregnancy when the developing baby's organs are first forming.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

oxygen saturation: A measurement, shown as a percentage, of how much oxygen the red blood cells are carrying.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

Prescribing Information: The official, detailed document approved by the FDA that tells health professionals how to use a prescription medicine.

prophylaxis: Treatment given to prevent an infection or illness before it starts, rather than to treat one that is already present.

pruritus: Itching of the skin.

pyrexia: A raised body temperature; a fever.

randomized: Assigned to a treatment group purely by chance, like a coin flip, so the groups being compared start out fair and similar.

reconstitution: Mixing a powdered medicine with a liquid to prepare it for use, following the label's directions.

renal impairment: Reduced kidney function, meaning the kidneys do not filter waste and fluid from the blood as well as normal.

reproductive potential: The ability to have children, meaning a person who could become pregnant or could father a child.

sepsis: A serious, body-wide reaction to an infection in which the body's own response can start to injure its tissues and organs.

single-dose vial: A small container holding one dose of medicine, meant to be used once and then thrown away.

substrate: A drug or other substance that a particular enzyme or transporter acts on.

thrombocytopenia: A low level of platelets, the blood cells that help form clots, which can lead to easier bruising or bleeding.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

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