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Vfend Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. The alternative uses of Vfend Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vfend Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Vfend Injection include Skin Rash, Increased Liver Enzymes. Some other side effects of Vfend Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Vfend Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vfend Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Vfend Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vfend Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vfend Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Vfend Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Vfend Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Vfend Injection 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 Vfend Injection is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Vfend Injection safe for pregnant women?
Vfend can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Vfend Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Vfend may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Vfend Injection on the Kidneys?
Vfend may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vfend Injection on the Liver?
Vfend may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Vfend Injection on the Heart?
Vfend has very mild side effects on the heart.
Vfend Injection 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 Vfend Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vfend Injection habit forming or addictive?
Vfend Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Vfend Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vfend Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vfend Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vfend Injection
Taking Vfend Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vfend Injection
Taking alcohol with Vfend Injection can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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)
