Vorifast 200 mg/vial (IV Injection)
200 mg vial: ৳ 2,000.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Voriconazole |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Vorifast
Categories
- Antifungal Medicine
Description
- Vorifast is an azole antifungal medicine indicated for use in patients 12 years of age and older for the treatment of various fungal infections.
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Functions
- Treats invasive aspergillosis
- Treats candidemia and disseminated candidiasis
- Treats esophageal candidiasis
- Treats serious infections caused by certain fungal species
- For patients intolerant of or refractory to other therapy
Materials
Technical specifications
- Binds and inhibits ergosterol synthesis
- Inhibits CYP450-dependent 14-alpha sterol demethylase
Design elements
Usability features
Dosage and administration
- Oral and injection administration
- Dosing based on body weight
- Loading dose regimen and maintenance dose
- Specific dosing for different infections
Interaction
- Adjust dosage with CYP450 inhibitors and inducers
- May increase concentrations and activity of certain drugs
- Dosage adjustment with co-administration of specific drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Voriconazole
- Co-administration with specific drugs
Side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Pregnancy and lactation
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
Precautions and warnings
- Long-term exposure requires careful assessment of benefit-risk balance
- Reported association with squamous cell carcinoma of the skin (SCC) from long-term treatment
Special populations use
- Efficacy not established in children under 12 years of age
Overdose effects
- No data available on overdose effects
Therapeutic class
- Other Antifungal preparations
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting suspension with water
Storage conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in dry place below 25°C
- Store Vorifast powder for suspension between 2°C to 8°C