|
| Pronunciation |
|
 (vor
i KOE na
zole) |
|
|
| Brand Names |
|
| VFEND® |
|
|
| Therapeutic
Categories |
|
|
Antifungal Agent, Oral; Antifungal Agent, Parenteral |
|
|
| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
|
|
Do not take this medicine with carbamazepine, cisapride, pimozide,
quinidine, rifabutin, rifampin, sirolimus, or medicine containing ergot
alkaloids or barbiturates. This medicine does not mix well with many medicines.
Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare
provider. |
|
|
| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
|
|
If you have an allergy to voriconazole or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you are taking any of these medicines: Astemizole, barbiturates,
carbamazepine, cisapride, ergot alkaloids, pimozide, quinidine, rifabutin,
rifampin, sirolimus, or terfenadine.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. |
|
|
| What is this medicine used
for? |
|
|
This medicine is used to treat a variety of yeast
infections. |
|
|
| How does it work? |
|
|
Voriconazole works to injure the yeast and fight the
infection. |
|
|
| How is it best taken? |
|
|
To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
Take this medicine 1 hour before or 1 hour after a
meal. |
|
|
| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
|
|
Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
|
|
| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
|
|
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning
beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while
taking this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
|
|
| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
|
|
Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in
thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require
you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects
you.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Belly pain.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Diarrhea. |
|
|
| What should I monitor? |
|
|
Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same? |
|
|
| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
|
|
If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5
degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough,
increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that
will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
Difficulty breathing.
Swelling.
Severe belly pain.
Severe diarrhea.
Not hungry.
Significant weight gain.
Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
|
|
| How should I store this
medicine? |
|
|
Store at room temperature.
Protect from light.
Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
|
|
| General statements |
|
|
Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
|
|
Copyright © 1978-2001 Lexi-Comp Inc. All Rights Reserved
|
