Zilofung Injection

Zilofung Injection is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections. It kills the fungi that cause infections and thus provides relief.

Zilofung Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your liver function should be monitored regularly during treatment.

It may lead to a few common side effects like rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

• Severe fungal infections

Severe fungal infections
Zilofung Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Micanfa

• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Diarrhea
• Facial swelling
• Fever
• Headache
• Low blood platelets
• Nausea
• Rash
• Vascular dilatation
• Vomiting
• Increased liver enzymes

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Zilofung Injection kills fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

• Zilofung Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.
• It might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery.
• Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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