Vorimed 200Mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungal' containing Voriconazole, used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast. It treats various fungal infections like invasive aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs), esophageal candidiasis (white patching in the mouth and throat) and candidemia (a fungal infection in the blood). It is also used to treat certain fungal infections when other medications do not work for certain patients. It works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, interfering with the fungal cell membrane's formation. As a result, fungal or yeast cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

FAQs

How does Vorimed 200Mg Tablet work?

Vorimed 200Mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungal' containing Voriconazole, used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast. It works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, which interferes with the formation of the fungal cell membrane. As a result, fungal or yeast cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Will Vorimed 200Mg Tablet affect my fertility?

There is no clinical evidence that Vorimed 200Mg Tablet affects fertility in either men or women.

In which conditions Vorimed 200Mg Tablet should not be given?

Vorimed 200Mg Tablet may not be suitable for some people with a weakened immune system, diabetes, cancer or low blood magnesium or potassium levels.

Will it affect my contraception?

You can take Vorimed 200Mg Tablet with contraceptive pills. However, some studies show a chance of an increase in the body's hormonal levels when you take Vorimed 200Mg Tablet 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.