Vfend - Voriconazole - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Vfend.
• Vfend
• vor-ih-CON-ah-zole

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug is not recommended for use with rifamycin antibiotics (for example, rifabutin, rifampin), carbamazepine, barbiturates (for example, phenobarbital, mephobarbital), sirolimus, and ergot alkaloids (for example, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine).
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• Other drugs besides voriconazole which may affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG) include terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, and sparfloxacin among others.
• QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeats.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
• Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize the risk of this effect.
• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Possible Side Effects

• Fever, chills, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, flushing, abdominal pain and headache may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Vfend Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degree C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not freeze.

Vfend Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver, kidney, vision tests) may be performed to monitor your progress.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat fungal infections.

Read Before Using Vfend (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily, or take as directed by your doctor.
• The dose and duration of treatment depend on your condition and response to therapy.
• Take this medication on an empty stomach, at least one hour before a meal or one hour after a meal.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished.
• Stopping the medication too early may result in reinfection.