Voricort 200mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Voriconazole (200mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Azoles {Triazoles} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 500 |
FAQ
How should Voricort 200mg be stored?
Voricort 200mg tablets or liquid form must be stored at a temperature of 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze. The liquid or suspension form should be thrown away (discarded) after 14 days. Voricort 200mg must be stored in a tightly closed container. Any outdated (expired) medicine must be discarded. Voricort 200mg must be kept out of reach of children to avoid misuse.
What is Voricort 200mg? What is it used for?
Voricort 200mg 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. Voricort 200mg effectively relieves these infections in adults and children aged 2 years and above.
What should I know before taking Voricort 200mg?
Before taking Voricort 200mg, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Voricort 200mg or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys and if you are suffering from diabetes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
Is Voricort 200mg effective?
Voricort 200mg 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 Voricort 200mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What should I avoid while taking Voricort 200mg?
Driving or anything requiring concentration must be avoided while taking Voricort 200mg. This is because Voricort 200mg may cause changes in your vision such as blurring or sensitivity to light. Moreover, Voricort 200mg may make you sensitive to sunlight and increases the chances of getting a sunburn. If you get a sunburn, please contact your doctor immediately.
What if you forget to take Voricort Injection?
If you miss a dose of Voricort 200mg, consult your doctor.
Voricort 200mg Injection Reviews
Voricort 200mg 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.
Voricort 200mg 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, headache, and anemia. 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.
Voricort 200mg 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, headache, and anemia. 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.
How Voricort 200mg Injection Works
Voricort 200mg is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
How to Use Voricort 200mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Voricort 200mg Injection
- In Treatment of Severe fungal infections: Voricort 200mg works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Voricort 200mg Injection
- Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Voricort 200mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Voricort 200mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Voricort 200mg is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Voricort 200mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Voricort 200mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voricort 200mg.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Voricort 200mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Voricort 200mg 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Voricort 200mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Voricort 200mg may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- Your doctor has prescribed Voricort 200mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
References
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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.