Voriconazole
Information about Voriconazole
Voriconazole uses
Voriconazole is used in the treatment of severe fungal infections.
How voriconazole works
Voriconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Common side effects of voriconazole
Decreased potassium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Skin rash, Weakness, High blood pressure, Increased potassium level in blood, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Visual disturbance, Nosebleeds, Tachycardia, Low albumin level in blood, Allergic dermatitis, Fainting, Cholestasis, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Dry eye, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Acute kidney injury, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
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Expert advice for Voriconazole
- Your doctor has prescribed Voriconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It should be taken one hour before or one hour after a meal.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Voriconazole.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Voriconazole
Voriconazole
Q. What is Voriconazole? What is it used for?
Voriconazole is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungals. It is used to treat certain serious fungal infections in your blood and body such as aspergillosis, esophageal candidiasis, Scedosporium, Fusarium, and candidemia. Voriconazole effectively relieves these infections in adults and children aged 2 years and above.
Q. Is Voriconazole effective?
Voriconazole is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Voriconazole too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Voriconazole?
If you have missed a dose of Voriconazole, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.