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MeSH Heading: Micafungin
Tree Number(s): D10.477.625; D12.644.365.750; D12.644.641.311.750
Unique ID: D000077551
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077551
Scope Note: A cyclic lipo-hexapeptide echinocandin antifungal agent that is used for the treatment and prevention of CANDIDIASIS.
Entry Term(s): FK 463; FK-463; FK463; Micafungin Sodium; Mycamine
Pharm Action: Antifungal Agents
Related Numbers: IS1UP79R56
Public MeSH Note: 2019; MICAFUNGIN was indexed under ECHINOCANDINS and LIPOPEPTIDES 2009-2018; under LIPOPROTEINS 1999-2008; and under PEPTIDES, CYCLIC 1999-2007
History Note: 2019 (1999)
Date Established: 2019/01/01
Date of Entry: 2018/07/09
Revision Date: 2018/07/03

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blood (BL)

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economics (EC)

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therapeutic use (TU)

toxicity (TO)

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