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Vfend Iv - Voriconazole - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

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


What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

  • If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.

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.

Overdose

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

Vfend Iv 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.

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.

Usage Instructions

  • Give this medication by vein (IV), usually twice daily, or as directed by your doctor.
  • The dose and duration of treatment depend on your condition and response to therapy.
  • When you are able to take this drug by mouth, you may be switched to an oral form of this drug.
  • Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished.
  • Stopping the medication too early may result in reinfection.
  • Follow all directions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
  • If you have questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your pharmacist.
  • Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
  • If either is present, do not use the liquid.

Medicinal Applications

  • This medication is used to treat fungal infections.

Vfend Iv Storage Instructions

  • Store vials 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.
  • Consult your pharmacist for details regarding the stability of the drug after dilution in correct IV fluids.
  • Discard any unused fluid.

Read Before Using Vfend Iv (precautions)

  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.