Mihop 100

Mihop 100 is a pharmaceutical formulation of medicine containing Micafungin 100 mg, an injection as a product for use under the supervision of a medical expert. This product is part of a group of medicines called the echinocandin antifungal medicines. It is used in hospitals and intensive care units for the treatment of certain serious fungal infections.

Composition of Mihop 100

Each Vial tray pack of Mihop 100 consist of:

Micafungin- 100 mg

It is part of the Hopkins Intensive Care and Lyophilised Groups. It comes in the form of an injectable medicine. It is used as per the condition of the patient by the doctor and is under medical supervision.

Uses of Micafungin 100 mg Injection

Mihop 100 works by preventing the formation of 1, 3-beta-D-glucan, a component in the fungal cell wall that is essential to the survival of the fungal cell.

The following conditions have been given for the use of Micafungin 100 mg in different conditions such as:

• Candidemia and other invasive Candida infections
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Candida infections in certain high-risk patients

The type of infection, severity, age, weight, response and other clinical parameters determine the number of doses needed for the patient and the treatment duration. Mihop 100 should be used as per the advice of the doctor and under medical supervision.

How Does Mihop 100 Work?

Micafungin has a mechanism of action other than many other medicines used for the same conditions. It inhibits the enzyme that is responsible for the biosynthesis of 1, 3-beta-D-glucan, an essential component of the fungal cell wall. The fungal cells require this material to maintain their cell-wall structure.

Inhibition of glucan synthesis weakens the fungal cell wall, resulting in the antifungal activity of micafungin.

This makes the drug a very important option in the hospital setting where echinocandins are chosen.

How is Mihop 100 given?

Mihop 100 injection is an injectable formulation given in the hospital or medical setting by a medical expert. How the injection is given depends on the clinical condition, severity of the condition, age, weight, body response, etc.

You should discuss this with your doctor and follow the instructions given to you. You should not try to inject or prepare the medicine for yourself.

What is the safety information associated with it?

Micafungin has to be taken as per a doctor’s or medical advice.

The previous history of any medical complication, including an allergy to any drug, should be taken into consideration for prescription. The following side effects were reported with the medicine: nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, infusion site reactions, elevated liver enzymes, elevated bilirubin, hypersensitivity reactions, renal failure and liver failure should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Precautions and Warnings in case of Micafungin

It should be used with caution in case of an allergic tendency to the medicine.

Check for drug interactions with other medicines, if any. The duration and need for the medicine should be decided by the doctor depending upon the response of the patient.

Storage and disposal of Micafungin

Store the product as per the instructions given by the manufacturer on the packet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mihop used for?

It is used for fungal infections due to the infection of candida and other invasive Candida infections. It is not an antibiotic.

Does Mihop contain Antibiotics?

No, it contains an antifungal called as micafungin.

When do you have to use Mihop 100 injection?

It is used in hospitals for intravenous infusion. It is not for self-administration.

Can Micafungin be administered by a patient?

It is for administration in hospital or a medical setting only.

How is Mihop 100 provided?

Mihop 100 comes in a vial tray pack.