Canvo 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 500.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Voriconazole |
| Company | Everest pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of invasive aspergillosis
- Treatment of candidemia and disseminated candidiasis
- Treatment of esophageal candidiasis
- Treatment of serious infections caused by specific fungal species
- For patients intolerant of or refractory to other therapy
Pharmacology
- Voriconazole is a triazole antifungal medication
- Binds and inhibits ergosterol synthesis
- Inhibits CYP450-dependent 14-alpha sterol demethylase
- Results in depletion of ergosterol in fungal cell membrane
Dosage & Administration
- Oral and injection administration
- Different dosage regimens based on body weight and specific conditions
- Instructions for reconstitution of suspension
- Storage conditions for suspension
Interaction
- Potential interactions with CYP3A4, CYP2C9, CYP2C19 inhibitors and inducers
- Possible increase in concentrations and activity of other drugs
- Specific dosage adjustments with co-administration of certain medications
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Voriconazole or its components
- Co-administration contraindicated with specific drugs due to serious adverse reactions or loss of efficacy
Side Effects
- Common side effects include abdominal pain, anemia, blurred vision, headache, chest pain, nausea, and diarrhea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful assessment of benefit-risk balance for long-term exposure
- Reported cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin with long-term treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Efficacy not established for children under 12 years of age
Overdose Effects
- No specific data available about overdose effects
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the therapeutic class of other antifungal preparations
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution of suspension
- Storage duration after reconstitution
Storage Conditions
- Storage instructions to keep the product out of reach of children
- Specific temperature and light conditions for storing the product and its suspension