Voridru 200mg Injection belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungal agents', used to treat a broad range of fungal infections, including aspergillosis (a disease caused by Aspergillus), candidiasis (fungal infection caused by yeast), coccidioidomycosis (an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides), histoplasmosis (an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma), and penicilliosis (a disease caused by the fungus Talaromyces marneffei). It also effectively treats CNS fungal infections transmitted by epidural injection of contaminated steroids. On the other hand, it can prevent fungal infections in people undergoing bone marrow transplants. Voridru 200mg Injection works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, thereby interfering with the fungal cell membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

FAQs

How does Voridru 200mg Injection work?

Voridru 200mg Injection contains ‘Voriconazole’ that kills or prevents fungus by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, thereby interfering with the fungal cell membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Is Voridru 200mg Injection ideal for preventing fungal infection in people as they undergo bone marrow transplants?

Voridru 200mg Injection can also prevent fungal infections in people undergoing bone marrow transplants.

In which conditions Voridru 200mg Injection should not be given?

Voridru 200mg Injection may not be suitable in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components present in Voridru 200mg Injection; or with a hereditary intolerance for galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Will it affect my contraception?

You can take Voridru 200mg Injection with contraceptive pills. However, some studies show a chance of an increase in the body's hormonal levels when you take Voridru 200mg Injection with a combined pill. Seek your doctor's advice if any side effects occur.

Does fungal infections spread from person to person?

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person, as it can also spread the infection.

Is Voridru 200mg Injection ideal use in Women of childbearing potential?

Voridru 200mg Injection can use women of childbearing potential; however, they must always use effective contraception during treatment.