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Overview

Brand name
Micafungin
Generic name
Micafungin
Dosage form
Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
Route
Intravenous
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
10
NDC product codes
18
Packages
33
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

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Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Micafungin 10 mg/mL 861379 —
Micafungin 100 mg/1 861379 —
Micafungin 20 mg/mL 861379 —
Micafungin 50 mg/1 861379 —
Micafungin Sodium 10 mg/mL 2667650 View
Micafungin Sodium 100 mg/1 2667650 View
Micafungin Sodium 100 mg/5mL 2667650 View
Micafungin Sodium 20 mg/mL 2667650 View
Micafungin Sodium 50 mg/1 2667650 View
Micafungin Sodium 50 mg/5mL 2667650 View

Forms, strengths and routes

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Dosage form
Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
Route of administration
Intravenous
Presentations
51

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

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Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Echinocandin Antifungal [EPC] EPC 6 members — no class page
Lipopeptides [CS] CS 9 members — no class page

Regulatory status

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Application number
219273
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
April 3, 2025
Sponsor
QILU PHARM HAINAN
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
1
Products approved under application 219273.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
219273-001 MICAFUNGIN SODIUM INJECTABLE MICAFUNGIN SODIUM Prescription AP
219273-002 MICAFUNGIN SODIUM INJECTABLE MICAFUNGIN SODIUM Prescription AP

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AP
Reference Listed Drug
No
Reference Standard
No

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated (parenteral aqueous solutions)

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

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Most recent submissions on application 219273.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Original application 1 Approved April 3, 2025 Standard

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251108). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251108 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251023 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250909 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250822

Recent Major Changes

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Indications and Usage ( 1 ) 12/2019 Dosage and Administration, Dosage for Pediatric Patients Younger than 4 Months of Age ( 2.3 ) 12/2019 Warnings and Precautions, Infusion and Injection Site Reactions ( 5.5 ) 12/2019

Indications and Usage

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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 )] . 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 for Injection 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 for Injection has not been adequately studied in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis or meningoencephalitis due to Candida . ( 1 ) • The efficacy of Micafungin for Injection against infections caused by fungi other than Candida has not been established. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use • The safety and effectiveness of Micafungin for Injection 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 for Injection has not been adequately studied in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis and meningoencephalitis due to Candida . • The efficacy of Micafungin for injection against infections caused by fungi other than Candida has not been established.

Dosage and Administration

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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 ) 2.1 Dosage for Adults The recommended dosage for adult patients based on indications are shown in Table 1. Table 1. Micafungin for Injection Dosage in Adult Patients 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 * In patients treated successfully for candidemia and other Candida infections, the mean duration of treatment was 15 days (range 10 to 47 days). ‡ In patients treated successfully for esophageal candidiasis, the mean duration of treatment was 15 days (range 10 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 to 51 days). 2.2 Dosage 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 for Injection 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) 2.3 Dosage 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 micafungin for injection 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) ]. 2.4 Directions for Reconstitution, Dilution, and Preparation Do not mix or co-infuse micafungin for injection with other medications. Micafungin for injection 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 for injection 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 for injection 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. …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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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

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

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions: Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions (including shock) have been observed. Discontinue micafungin for injection 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) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Isolated cases of serious hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid) reactions (including shock) have been reported in patients receiving micafungin for injection. If these reactions occur, micafungin for injection infusion should be discontinued and appropriate treatment administered. 5.2 Hematological Effects Acute intravascular hemolysis and hemoglobinuria was seen in a healthy volunteer during infusion of micafungin for injection (200 mg) and oral prednisolone (20 mg). Cases of significant hemolysis and hemolytic anemia have also been reported in patients treated with micafungin for injection. Patients who develop clinical or laboratory evidence of hemolysis or hemolytic anemia during micafungin for injection therapy should be monitored closely for evidence of worsening of these conditions and evaluated for the risk/benefit of continuing micafungin for injection therapy. 5.3 Hepatic Effects Laboratory abnormalities in liver function tests have been seen in healthy volunteers and patients treated with micafungin for injection. In some patients with serious underlying conditions who were receiving micafungin for injection 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 for injection therapy should be monitored for evidence of worsening hepatic function and evaluated for the risk/benefit of continuing micafungin for injection therapy. 5.4 Renal 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 for injection. In fluconazole-controlled trials, the incidence of drug-related renal adverse reactions was 0.4% for micafungin for injection-treated patients and 0.5% for fluconazole-treated patients. Patients who develop abnormal renal function tests during micafungin for injection therapy should be monitored for evidence of worsening renal function. 5.5 Infusion and Injection Site Reactions Possible histamine-mediated symptoms have been reported with micafungin for injection, 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 for injection doses of 50 to 150 mg/day. These reactions tended to occur more often in patients receiving micafungin for injection via peripheral intravenous administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].

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

Adverse Reactions

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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 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA at 1 (888) 721-7115 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of micafungin for injection 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 for injection was assessed in 520 healthy volunteers and 3417 adult and pediatric patients who received single or multiple doses of micafungin for injection across 50 clinical trials, including the invasive candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis and prophylaxis trials. The doses of micafungin for injection 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 for injection, 2497/2748 (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 for injection 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 for injection treatment group, are shown in Table 3 . Table 3. Selected* Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Candidemia and Other Candida Infections Adverse Reactions by System Organ Class † Micafungin for Injection 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 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). 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 for injection (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 for injection and amphotericin B liposome treatment groups, respectively: nausea ( …

Drug Interactions

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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 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Micafungin for Injection CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 Inhibitors Co-administration of micafungin for injection with cyclosporine, itraconazole, voriconazole and fluconazole did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin for injection. CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 Inducer Co-administration of micafungin for injection with rifampin and ritonavir did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin for injection. Co-administration of Micafungin for Injection with Other Drugs Co-administration of micafungin for injection with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), amphotericin B, tacrolimus, prednisolone, sirolimus and nifedipine did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin for injection. 7.2 Effect of Micafungin for Injection on Other Drugs CYP3A4 Substrates There was no effect of single or multiple doses of micafungin for injection 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 for injection compared with sirolimus alone. Nifedipine AUC and C max were increased by 18% and 42%, respectively, in the presence of steady-state micafungin for injection 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 for injection 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 for injection did not alter the pharmacokinetics of MMF.

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

7.2 Effect of Micafungin for Injection on Other Drugs CYP3A4 Substrates There was no effect of single or multiple doses of micafungin for injection 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 for injection compared with sirolimus alone. Nifedipine AUC and C max were increased by 18% and 42%, respectively, in the presence of steady-state micafungin for injection 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 for injection 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 for injection did not alter the pharmacokinetics of MMF.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy – Based on animal data, micafungin for injection may cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the risk to the fetus. ( 8.1 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies, micafungin for injection may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman (see Data ) . There is insufficient human data on the use of micafungin for injection 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. 8.2 Lactation 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 for injection, and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed child from micafungin for injection, or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use Pediatric Patients 4 Months of Age and Older The safety and effectiveness of micafungin for injection 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 injection 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 injection 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 for injection 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 )] . Treat …

Mechanism of Action

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

Description

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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. Image

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 10 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 )]. Additional pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s MYCAMINE ® (micafungin for injection). However, due to Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Micafungin for Injection is a white to off-white lyophilized powder or cake for reconstitution for intravenous infusion, and is supplied as follows: NDC Micafungin for Injection Package Factor 71288- 028 -11 50 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a blue flip-off cap 10 vials per carton 71288- 029 -11 100 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a red flip-off cap 10 vials per carton 71288- 028 -12 50 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a blue flip-off cap 1 vial per carton 71288- 029 -12 100 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a red flip-off cap 1 vial per carton Storage Unopened vials of lyophilized material must be stored at room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Store the reconstituted product at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Store the diluted solution at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Protect from light. Discard unused portion. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.

Adverse event reports

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FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: MICAFUNGIN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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70377-075-91 70377-075 Biocon Pharma Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (70377-075-91) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE June 1, 2025
70377-076-91 70377-076 Biocon Pharma Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (70377-076-91) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE June 1, 2025
63323-728-10 63323-728 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 10 CARTON in 1 CARTON (63323-728-10) / 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (63323-728-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE May 8, 2020
63323-729-10 63323-729 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 10 CARTON in 1 CARTON (63323-729-10) / 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (63323-729-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE May 8, 2020
63323-729-12 63323-729 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 10 CARTON in 1 CARTON (63323-729-12) / 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (63323-729-02) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE May 8, 2020
68462-771-01 68462-771 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (68462-771-01) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL June 30, 2025
68462-771-10 68462-771 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (68462-771-10) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL June 30, 2025
68462-772-01 68462-772 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (68462-772-01) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL June 30, 2025
68462-772-10 68462-772 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (68462-772-10) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL June 30, 2025
0143-9361-01 0143-9361 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (0143-9361-01) / 5 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL July 9, 2021
0143-9362-01 0143-9362 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (0143-9362-01) / 5 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL July 9, 2021
71288-028-11 71288-028 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-028-11) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (71288-028-10) September 28, 2022
71288-028-12 71288-028 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-028-12) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (71288-028-10) November 1, 2024
71288-029-11 71288-029 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-029-11) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (71288-029-10) September 28, 2022
71288-029-12 71288-029 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-029-12) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (71288-029-10) November 1, 2024
67184-0589-1 67184-0589 Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (67184-0589-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 3, 2025
67184-0589-2 67184-0589 Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (67184-0589-2) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 3, 2025
67184-0590-1 67184-0590 Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (67184-0590-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 3, 2025
67184-0590-2 67184-0590 Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (67184-0590-2) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 3, 2025
25021-190-10 25021-190 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-190-10) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL June 15, 2021
25021-190-11 25021-190 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-190-11) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL September 15, 2022
25021-190-12 25021-190 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-190-12) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL November 1, 2025
25021-191-10 25021-191 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-191-10) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL June 15, 2021
25021-191-11 25021-191 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-191-11) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL September 15, 2022
25021-191-12 25021-191 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-191-12) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL November 1, 2025
70771-1683-1 70771-1683 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70771-1683-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL August 20, 2024
70771-1683-6 70771-1683 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70771-1683-6) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 10, 2023
70771-1684-1 70771-1684 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70771-1684-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL August 20, 2024
70771-1684-6 70771-1684 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70771-1684-6) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 10, 2023
70710-1724-1 70710-1724 Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70710-1724-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL August 20, 2024
70710-1724-6 70710-1724 Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70710-1724-6) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 10, 2023
70710-1725-1 70710-1725 Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70710-1725-1) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL August 20, 2024
70710-1725-6 70710-1725 Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70710-1725-6) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL April 10, 2023
70377-075 70377-075 Biocon Pharma Inc. — June 1, 2025
70377-076 70377-076 Biocon Pharma Inc. — June 1, 2025
63323-728 63323-728 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC — May 8, 2020
63323-729 63323-729 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC — May 8, 2020
68462-771 68462-771 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA — June 30, 2025
68462-772 68462-772 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA — June 30, 2025
0143-9361 0143-9361 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. — July 9, 2021
0143-9362 0143-9362 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. — July 9, 2021
71288-028 71288-028 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. — September 28, 2022
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67184-0589 67184-0589 Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd — April 3, 2025
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25021-190 25021-190 Sagent Pharmaceuticals — June 15, 2021
25021-191 25021-191 Sagent Pharmaceuticals — June 15, 2021
70771-1683 70771-1683 Zydus Lifesciences Limited — April 10, 2023
70771-1684 70771-1684 Zydus Lifesciences Limited — April 10, 2023
70710-1724 70710-1724 Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. — April 10, 2023
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