Infection Teaching 2378
Sn educated patient/caregiver that Micafungin is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Micafungin is used to treat infections caused by the Candida fungus. Micafungin is also used to prevent Candida fungal infections in stem cell transplant patients. Understanding was verbalized.
Reviewed October 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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