Voriconazole Voritek 200mg Antifungal Tablets, Prescription, Treatment: Severe Fungal Infections

Voritek (Voriconazole 200mg) Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. Voritek Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered the injection. To get the most benefit, get the injection at evenly spaced times and continue taking it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, and headache. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint, and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens. Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. The medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe. USES OF VORITEK INJECTION Treatment of Severe fungal infections BENEFITS OF VORITEK INJECTION In Treatment of Severe fungal infections Voritek Injection is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat severe infections in severely immunocompromised patients, cancer patients, and those undergoing blood transfusion. It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. SIDE EFFECTS OF VORITEK INJECTION Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them Common side effects of Voritek Rash Headache Vomiting Nausea Altered vision Slow heart rate Hallucination Abnormal liver function tests HOW TO USE VORITEK INJECTION Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. HOW VORITEK INJECTION WORKS Voritek Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voritek Injection. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Voritek Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breastfeeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Voritek Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. warnings Driving UNSAFE Voritek Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Voritek Injection may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Voritek Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Voritek Injection is recommended.