To determine the efficacy and safety of micafungin (FK463) versus fluconazole (Diflucan) in treating patients with invasive candidiasis or candidaemia
Micafungin (a new class of antifungal drugs) is compared to fluconazole (current standard treatment) in the treatment of patients with serious fungal infections (invasive candidiasis and candidemia) to determine its efficacy and safety. Patients, both male and female, aged over 16 and with confirmed disease by the doctor could be recruited and evaluated.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
IV
IV
Unnamed facility
Taipei, Republic of China, Taiwan
Response rate
Time frame: 2-8 Weeks
Clinical response, mycological response
Time frame: 2-8 weeks
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