Voriconazole Benefits & Uses

Voriconazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Other Benefits

Candidal Infection

Voriconazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Candidal Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Candidal Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Voriconazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Voriconazole is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Chills
Back Pain
Joint aches
Maculopapular rash
Urticaria
Flushing
Vertigo
Paresthesia
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Joint pain
Skin Discolouration

Common

Skin Rash
Increased Liver Enzymes

Voriconazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Voriconazole safe for pregnant women?

Voriconazole should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Voriconazole safe during breastfeeding?

Voriconazole may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Voriconazole on the Kidneys?

Voriconazole rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Voriconazole on the Liver?

Voriconazole may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Voriconazole on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Voriconazole on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Voriconazole with Other Drugs

Voriconazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Fentanyl

Voriconazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Voriconazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Voriconazole

Is this Voriconazole habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Voriconazole is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Voriconazole. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Voriconazole only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Voriconazole in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Voriconazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Voriconazole

Taking Voriconazole with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Voriconazole

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Voriconazole as it can have severe side effects.

Severe