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ORAL

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About Vfend 200 Tablet 7's

Vfend 200 Tablet 7's belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungals' used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area and blood.

Vfend 200 Tablet 7's contains ‘Voriconazole’ that kills or prevents fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, which interferes with the fungal cell membrane's formation. As a result, fungal or yeast cells get killed, or their growth is minimized. 

Take Vfend 200 Tablet 7's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Vfend 200 Tablet 7's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as vomiting, headache, nausea, abnormal liver function tests, rash, slow heart rate, and altered vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Do not take Vfend 200 Tablet 7's if you have had an allergic reaction Vfend 200 Tablet 7's or any of its ingredients. Vfend 200 Tablet 7's is associated with liver toxicity, including fatalities in patients with other serious underlying diseases. Vfend 200 Tablet 7's is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be taken by breastfeeding and pregnant women. Exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking $Name as it makes you sensitive to the sun's UV rays or use a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out. Antacid should be taken at 2 hours after taking Vfend 200 Tablet 7's.

Uses of Vfend 200 Tablet 7's

Fungal infections

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take Vfend 200 Tablet 7's with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Oral suspension/Syrup: Shake the oral suspension well before use, and always use a measuring device for intake.

Medicinal Benefits

Vfend 200 Tablet 7's 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Vfend 200 Tablet 7's

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Rash
  • Sinus infections
  •  Low numbers of white and red blood cells
  • Slow heart rate
  • Altered vision
  • Low blood sugar
  • Depression, hallucinations

Drug Warnings

Do not take Vfend 200 Tablet 7's if you have had an allergic reaction Vfend 200 Tablet 7's or any of its ingredients. Vfend 200 Tablet 7's is associated with liver toxicity, including fatalities in patients with other serious underlying diseases. If you are suffering from liver disease, the doctor will lower the dose, and a regular liver function test will be done. Vfend 200 Tablet 7's is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be taken in breastfeeding and pregnant women. If you are suffering from a heart problem like an irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate or abnormality in ECG (electrocardiogram), please inform your doctor before starting Vfend 200 Tablet 7's. Exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking $Name as it makes you sensitive to the sun's UV rays or use a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out. Antacid should be taken at 2 hours after taking Vfend 200 Tablet 7's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VoriconazoleVoclosporin
Critical
VoriconazoleTolvaptan
Critical

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VoriconazoleVoclosporin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Using Voclosporin together with Vfend 200 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Voclosporin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vfend 200 Tablet with Voclosporin is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleTolvaptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Co-administration of Tolvaptan together with Vfend 200 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tolvaptan.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tolvaptan and Vfend 200 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience difficulty swallowing, trouble speaking, muscle weakness call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
VoriconazoleEfavirenz
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Coadministration of Vfend 200 Tablet with Efavirenz can alter the blood levels and effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vfend 200 Tablet with Efavirenz can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor if you experience vomiting, dizziness, difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleErgometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
The concentration of Ergometrine can be increased when it is combined with Vfend 200 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ergometrine with Vfend 200 Tablet is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleLurasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Using Lurasidone together with Vfend 200 Tablet may result in significantly higher Lurasidone blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
While Lurasidone and Vfend 200 Tablet may interact, it is not recommended that they be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, dizziness, headache, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ranolazine together with Vfend 200 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ranolazine with Vfend 200 Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleTicagrelor
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Using Ticagrelor together with Vfend 200 Tablet can significantly increase the blood levels of Ticagrelor.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ticagrelor with Vfend 200 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, or weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Using Sparfloxacin together with Vfend 200 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vfend 200 Tablet with Sparfloxacin is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleRifampicin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
Taking Vfend 200 Tablet with Rifampicin can increase blood level of Vfend 200 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Vfend 200 Tablet with Rifampicin, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleRifabutin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vfend 200 Tablet:
When Vfend 200 Tablet is taken with Rifabutin, the amount of Vfend 200 Tablet in the blood may decrease.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifabutin with Vfend 200 Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately If you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected skin, as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
  • Avoid taking Vfend 200 Tablet 7's (oral form) with foods containing chocolate and caffeine, such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks, as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine.
  • Avoid alcohol intake with Vfend 200 Tablet 7's (oral form) as it may cause adverse effects and increase the risk of liver damage.
  • It is advisable to follow a candida diet during yeast infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, and alcohol and switches to low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables and gluten-free foods. A very-high sugar or high-carbohydrate diet may increase the count of Candida in some people.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PIMOZIDE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • REBOXETINE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • RIFABUTIN
  • SIROLIMUS
  • RITONAVIR
  • CISAPRIDE
  • RIFAMPICIN

Special Advise

  • Liver function tests should be monitored regularly while taking Vfend 200 Tablet 7's.
  • Wear a strong SPF while going out in the sun.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal infection: It occurs when a fungus enters, infects and multiplies in the body. Fungi can live in water, soil, air and plants. Fungi affect any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area and blood. Mild fungal skin infections are common and can cause rashes. Fungal infections affecting body organs like the lungs can cause flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis and blood infections can be fatal. A few common fungal infections are yeast infections that affect the genital area, esophagus and urinary tract caused by Candida. 

Invasive aspergillosis: A fungal infection that starts in the lungs and spreads throughout the bloodstream to other organs.

Esophageal candidiasis: A yeast (a type of fungus) infection that may cause white patching in the mouth and throat. 

Candidemia: A fungal infection in the blood.

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