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 shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Voriconazole safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Voriconazole. It should only be taken after medical 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 is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Voriconazole on the Heart?

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

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?

After taking Voriconazole you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Voriconazole is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Voriconazole for mental disorders.

No

Voriconazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Voriconazole

Taking Voriconazole with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Voriconazole

Taking Voriconazole with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe