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MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (micafungin sodium)

Trial Activity: Mature
Infectious Disease Approved 2023-09-29

MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% is indicated for the treatment of Candidemia; Disseminated Candidiasis; Candida Peritonitis; Abscess; Esophageal Candidiasis; Candida Infections.

Source: FDA Label • Baxter

How MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Works

Micafungin is a member of the echinocandin class of antifungal agents. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of 1,3-beta-D-glucan, an essential component of the fungal cell wall, which is not present in mammalian cells. This results in osmotic instability and cell death in susceptible Candida species.

Development Insights

Astellas Pharma China, Inc. conducting 3 trials (10%)
31 indications explored (Broad Platform)
invasive candidiasis (6 trials)
candidiasis (4 trials)
candidemia (4 trials)
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2023-09-29
Patent Cliff
2037

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MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Approval History

2024
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2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
3 FDA actions from 2023 to 2023
Sep 2023 ORIGINAL
Update · Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer

What MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Treats

6 indications

MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% is approved for 6 conditions since its original approval in 2023. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Candidemia
  • Disseminated Candidiasis
  • Candida Peritonitis
  • Abscess
  • Esophageal Candidiasis
  • Candida Infections
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT01344681 4-2011-0794 Ph 2 completed Micafungin Versus Intravenous Itraconazole as Empirical Antifungal Therapy for Febrile Neutropenic Patients With Hematological Diseases
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% is indicated for the treatment of Candidemia; Disseminated Candidiasis; Candida Peritonitis; Abscess; Esophageal Candidiasis; Candida Infections.

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MICAFUNGIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Dec 2037

Patents (1 active)

US12403173 Expires Dec 15, 2037
Source: FDA Orange Book

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  • Cliff: 2037
  • 9 active patents

Trial Analysis

  • 29 total trials
  • Stage: Mature

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  • 14 similar drugs
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Data Sources

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How We Calculate These Metrics

Trial Activity Stage

Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.

Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.

  • Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
  • Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
  • Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
  • Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
  • Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment