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Voritrol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Voritrol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Voritrol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Voritrol also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Increased Liver Enzymes. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Voritrol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Voritrol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Voritrol has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Voritrol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Voritrol related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Voritrol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Voritrol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Voritrol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Voritrol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Voritrol is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Voritrol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Voritrol. If you are pregnant, do not take Voritrol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Voritrol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Voritrol. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Voritrol on the Kidneys?
Voritrol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Voritrol on the Liver?
Voritrol has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Voritrol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Voritrol on the heart have been reported.
Voritrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Voritrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Voritrol habit forming or addictive?
Voritrol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Voritrol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Voritrol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Voritrol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Voritrol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Voritrol
It is safe to take Voritrol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Voritrol
Taking Voritrol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1279-1282
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 795
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vfend® (voriconazole)