Generic
Voriconazole
Indications
Voriconazole is an azole antifungal medicine. It is indicated for use in patients 12 years of age and older in the treatment of following fungal infections- Invasive aspergillosis Candidemia (nonneutropenic) and disseminated candidiasis in skin, abdomen, kidney, bladder wall and wounds ... Read moreVoriconazole is an azole antifungal medicine. It is indicated for use in patients 12 years of age and older in the treatment of following fungal infections- Invasive aspergillosis Candidemia (nonneutropenic) and disseminated candidiasis in skin, abdomen, kidney, bladder wall and wounds Esophageal candidiasis Serious infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium Species including Fusarium solani Patients intolerant of, or refractory to other therapy.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Voriconazole or any other components of this drug- Co-administration with terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide or quinidine, sirolimus due to risk of serious adverse reactions Co-administration with rifampin, carbamazepine, long-acting barbiturates, efavirenz, ritonavir, rifabutin, ergot alkaloids and St. John's Wort due to risk of loss of efficacy
Side Effects
The most common side effects are abdominal pain, anemia, blurred vision, headache, chest pain, nausea and diarrhea.
Pregnancy And Lactation
CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 inhibitors and inducers: Adjust Voriconazole dosage and monitor for adverse reactions or lack of efficacy Voriconazole may increase the concentrations and activity of drugs that are CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 substrates. Reduce doses of these other drugs and monitor for adverse reactions Increase maintenance oral and intravenous dosage of Voriconazole with co-administration of Phenytoin or Efavirenz
Therapeutic
There is no data found about overdose of Voriconazole.
Storage Conditions
The most common side effects are abdominal pain, anemia, blurred vision, headache, chest pain, nausea and diarrhea.
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