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About Voriedge Injection

VORICONAZOLE belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungals' used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood.

VORICONAZOLE contains ‘Voriconazole’ that kills or prevents fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, which interferes with the fungal cell membrane's formation. As a result, fungal or yeast cells get killed or their growth is minimized. 

Take VORICONAZOLE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take VORICONAZOLE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as vomiting, headache, nausea, abnormal liver function tests, rash, slow heart rate, and altered vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Do not take VORICONAZOLE if you have had an allergic reaction to VORICONAZOLE or any of its ingredients. VORICONAZOLE is associated with liver toxicity, including fatalities in patients with other serious underlying diseases. VORICONAZOLE is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be taken in breastfeeding and pregnant women. Exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking $Name as it makes you sensitive to the sun's UV rays use a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out. Antacid should be taken at a gap of 2 hours after taking VORICONAZOLE.

Uses of Voriedge Injection

Fungal infections

Medicinal Benefits of Voriedge Injection

VORICONAZOLE belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungal' containing Voriconazole, used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast. It treats various fungal infections like invasive aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs), esophageal candidiasis (white patching in the mouth and throat), and candidemia (a fungal infection in the blood). It is also used to treat certain other fungal infections when other medications do not work for certain patients. It works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, interfering with the fungal cell membrane's formation. As a result, fungal or yeast cells get killed or their growth is minimized.

Directions for Use

Take the tablet of VORICONAZOLE with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Shake the oral suspension well before use and always use a measuring device for intake. VORICONAZOLE injection is given into the vein as an infusion. Do not take if the medicine in the vial looks cloudy, changes color, or consists of particles.

Side Effects of Voriedge Injection

• Vomiting
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Rash
• Sinus infections
•  Low numbers of white and red blood cells
• Slow heart rate
• Altered vision
• Low blood sugar
• Depression, hallucinations

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take VORICONAZOLE if you have had an allergic reaction to VORICONAZOLE or any of its ingredients. VORICONAZOLE is associated with liver toxicity, including fatalities in patients with other serious underlying diseases. If you are suffering from liver disease, the doctor will lower the dose and a regular liver function test will be done. VORICONAZOLE is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be taken in breastfeeding and pregnant women. If you are suffering from a heart problem like an irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate, or abnormality in ECG (electrocardiogram), please inform your doctor before starting VORICONAZOLE. Exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking $Name as it makes you sensitive to the sun's UV rays use a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out. Antacid should be taken at a gap of 2 hours after taking VORICONAZOLE.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

VORICONAZOLE may interact with drugs treating mental illness (pimozide, quetiapine), depression (reboxetine),  migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), epilepsy (carbamazepine), tuberculosis (rifabutin, rifampin), organ transplant (sirolimus), HIV (ritonavir), stomach problems (cisapride).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Tell your doctor before taking VORICONAZOLE if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, heart diseases, liver or kidney problems, blood disorders like acute porphyria, and low levels of magnesium and potassium.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is advisable to avoid or limit the intake of alcohol while you use VORICONAZOLE.

PREGNANCY

It is unsafe to take VORICONAZOLE during pregnancy since it can have harmful effects on the fetus as it is a pregnancy category D drug. There are chances of spontaneous abortions in women treated with VORICONAZOLE in the first trimester. Consult a doctor for further advice.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not advisable to breastfeed after a repeated or high dose of VORICONAZOLE. Contact your doctor if you notice unusual feeding, sleeping, or any other concerns in your baby.

DRIVING

Do not drive or operate machines if you experience dizziness or sensitivity to sunlight after taking VORICONAZOLE.

LIVER

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases when you are prescribed VORICONAZOLE. Dose adjustment might be required.

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases when you are prescribed VORICONAZOLE. Dose adjustment might be required.