What is Voriconazole used for?

This medication is an azole antifungal agent, prescribed for various fungal infections. It works by slowing the growth of the fungi that cause infection.

How does Voriconazole work?

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What are the side effects of Voriconazole?

Most Common - Visual disturbances, fever, nausea, rash, vomiting, chills, headache, abnormal liver function, fast heart rate and hallucinations. Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, flu-like syndrome and weakness. Heart - Chest pain, vein inflammation, low blood pressure and facial swelling. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing, indigestion, dry mouth, reflex and flatulence. Liver - Jaundice and liver inflammation. Blood

Does Voriconazole interact with other medications?

Being metabolized byhepaticcytochrome P450, voriconazole interacts with many drugs.Voriconazole should not be used in conjunction with many drugs (includingsirolimus,rifampicin,rifabutin,carbamazepine,quinidineandergotalkaloids) and dose adjustments and/or monitoring should be done when coadministered with others (includingfluconazole,warfarin,ciclosporin,tacrolimus,omeprazole, andphenytoin). Voriconazole may be safely administered withcimetidine,ranitidine,indinavir,macrolideantibiotics,mycophe

Can Voriconazole be used during pregnancy?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), low level of blood minerals, liver, kidney, pancreas, or blood disease, who have taken chemotherapy treatment, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause blurred vision or sensitivity to light, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Avoid exposure to sunlight.

What precautions should be taken with Voriconazole?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), low level of blood minerals, liver, kidney, pancreas, or blood disease, who have taken chemotherapy treatment, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause blurred vision or sensitivity to light, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Avoid exposure to sunlight.

What ATC class does Voriconazole belong to?

Voriconazole: ATC J02AC03. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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Voriconazole

INN: VORICONAZOLE

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