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About Voricort 200 mg Tablet

Voricort 200 mg Tablet 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.

Voricort 200 mg Tablet 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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Voricort 200 mg Tablet 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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet if you have had an allergic reaction Voricort 200 mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Voricort 200 mg Tablet is associated with liver toxicity, including fatalities in patients with other serious underlying diseases. Voricort 200 mg Tablet 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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet .

Uses of Voricort 200 mg Tablet

Fungal infections

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take Voricort 200 mg Tablet 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

Voricort 200 mg 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Voricort 200 mg Tablet

  • 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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet if you have had an allergic reaction Voricort 200 mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Voricort 200 mg Tablet 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. Voricort 200 mg Tablet 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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet . 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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VoriconazoleSirolimus
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VoriconazoleSilodosin
Critical

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VoriconazoleSirolimus
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Coadministration of Sirolimus and Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's can increase blood levels and side effects of Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's with Sirolimus is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Contact a doctor if you experience nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleSilodosin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Co-administration of Silodosin together with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's, may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Silodosin which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's and Silodosin is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, headache, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
VoriconazoleErgotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
The serum concentration of Ergometrine can be increased when it is combined with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ergotamine with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
VoriconazoleEfavirenz
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Coadministration of Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's with Efavirenz can alter the blood levels and effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's 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.
VoriconazolePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Using Dronedarone together with Dasatinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's with Pimozide 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 discontinue any medicatio0n without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazolePrimidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's together with primidone may reduce the blood levels of Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's and Primidone, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazolePhenobarbital
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Using Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's together with Phenobarbital may significantly reduce the blood levels of Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's with Phenobarbital is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleConivaptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Using Conivaptan together with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of conivaptan.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's with Conivaptan is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Call a doctor if you experience difficulty swallowing, trouble speaking, trouble controlling body movements. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleLovastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Using Lovastatin together with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's may significantly increase the blood levels of Lovastatin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's with Lovastatin is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should also seek immediate medical attention if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleTolvaptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's:
Co-administration of Tolvaptan together with Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's 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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet 4 's, 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet (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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet (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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FAQs

Voricort 200 mg 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. 

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

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

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

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.

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 Voricort 200 mg Tablet .
  • 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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