Voricon 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
40 ml bottle: ৳ 1,000.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Voriconazole |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Voriconazole 200mg tablet
- Voriconazole Powder for Suspension
Category
- Antifungal Medication
- Prescription Drug
Description
- Used for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis
- Indicated for candidemia and disseminated candidiasis
- Effective against esophageal candidiasis
- Treats serious infections caused by specific fungi
- Suitable for patients intolerant of other therapy
Age Group
- 12 years and older
Pharmacology
- Binds and inhibits ergosterol synthesis
- Inhibits CYP450-dependent 14-alpha sterol demethylase
- Depletes ergosterol in fungal cell membrane
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension
- Injection
Dosage Instructions
- To be taken at least one hour before or after a meal
- Different dosage for body weight above and below 40 kg
- Loading and maintenance dose regimens for different infections
Interaction
- Interacts with CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 inhibitors and inducers
- May increase concentrations and activity of other drugs
- Alters dosage when co-administered with specific drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to voriconazole or its components
- Co-administration with specific drugs due to risk of adverse reactions
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Pregnancy Use
- Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies risk to fetus
- No adequate and well-controlled studies available
Precautions Warnings
- Long-term exposure requires careful assessment of benefit-risk balance
- Reported association with squamous cell carcinoma of the skin for long-term treatment
- Efficacy not established in children under 12 years of age
Overdose Effects
- No available data on overdose effects
Therapeutic Class
- Antifungal preparation
Reconstitution Instructions
- Shake well before adding water
- Specific instructions for suspension reconstitution and storage
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at specific temperatures as indicated