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Addition of systemic antifungal agent, Mycamine (micafungin sodium, Funguard® in Japan) from Astellas, will support Sandoz drive to ensure responsible use of antimicrobials, through targeted use of most appropriate therapies.
Sandoz will acquire worldwide product rights for Mycamine® (micafungin sodium) from Astellas. Addition of Mycamine® will support Sandoz global program to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by targeted use of most appropriate therapies.
Micafungin-Generic (micafungin for injection) for Injection, 50 mg/vial and 100 mg/vial, single-dose vials,also used to prevent fungal infections in patients who are having a stem cell transplant.
With the approval, MYCAMINE is the first antifungal drug approved in the United States specifically for the treatment of invasive candidiasis for this patient population.