Vfend 200 MG Injection

Vfend 200 MG Injection is used in the treatment of several serious fungal infections. One of them is invasive aspergillosis, an infection that starts in your lungs and gradually spreads to the other organs through the bloodstream. The medicine can also treat esophageal candidiasis which is a yeast infection causing white patches in your mouth and throat. Apart from this, yeast infections of the skin, kidney, stomach, bladder and wounds can also be cured by Vfend 200 MG Injection. Belonging to the group of antifungal medicines called triazoles, it works by slowing down the fungal growth that is known to cause the infection.

Vfend 200 MG Injection is available in tablet and liquid form, to be taken orally. The dosage of the medication is decided by your doctor based on your general health, the type of infection you are suffering from and your response to the medication. You need to take this drug at least an hour before or after having your meal.

The common side effects of Vfend 200 MG Injection include agitation, anxiety, headache, dry mouth, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. They generally require no medical attention but you can consult your doctor if it keeps bothering you. However, there may be some serious side effects that must be reported at once. It could be:

• An allergic reaction like skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling of mouth and lips
• Difficulty in breathing
• Change in your vision
• Dark urine and pale-coloured stool
• Seizures, tremors or hallucinations
• Blistering, loosening or peeling of skin, including the insides of the mouth
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Yellowing of the eyes or the skin

Vfend 200 MG Injection can cause changes in your vision or blurriness. It is advised to avoid driving or using any kind of machinery while you are under this medication. Also, stay away from direct and strong sunlight or wear protective clothing during this time as the medicine can make the skin sensitive to the rays of the sun.

• Invasive Aspergillosis

  Vfend 200 MG Injection is used for curing infections in the lungs or immune system caused by Aspergillus strain of fungus.

• Esophageal Candidiasis

  Vfend 200 MG Injection treats infections in the throat caused by Candida strain of fungus.

• Candidemia

  Vfend 200 MG Injection helps in treating infections of the blood caused by Candida strain of fungus.

• Fungal Pneumonia

  Vfend 200 MG Injection manages infections that affects the lungs caused by Histoplasma capsulatum and Candida strains of fungi.

• Fusariosis

  Vfend 200 MG Injection helps against infections that affect immunocompromised patients caused by fusarium strain of fungus.

• Allergy

  Vfend 200 MG Injection is not suggested for use if you have a known allergy to it.

• QT Interval prolonging drugs

  Vfend 200 MG Injection is not advised for co-administration with drugs that might cause specific changes in heart rhythm.

• Increased Sensitivity Of The Eyes To Sunlight

• Skin Rash

• Abdominal Pain

• Convulsions

• Dizziness

• Increased Thirst

• Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

• Muscle Pain

• Irritability

• Severe Sunburn

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of about 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The top effect of this medicine is usually observed in 1 to 2 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not advised for pregnant women unless needed. Consult your doctor to know the potential benefits and risks before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies are reported for Vfend 200 MG Injection.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is known to excrete through breast milk. Do not breastfeed if it's necessary to take this medicine. Consult your doctor to know the potential benefits and risks before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Vfend 200 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Vorizol 200 MG Injection

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Vosicaz 200 MG Injection

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Vorzu 200 MG Injection

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Voraze 200 MG Injection

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Itral 1% Ointment

  Jawa Laboratories

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Inform your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of overdose.

Vfend 200 MG Injection is an antifungal. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol which is an important component of fungi cell membrane by inhibiting cytochrome P-450-mediated 14 alpha-lanosterol demethylation, thus helps in inhibiting the growth of the organism.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is not known. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Alprazolam

  Report the usage of either of the drugs to the doctor so that suitable dosage adjustments can be suggested. Monitoring of blood levels might be required in some cases. Symptoms like drowsiness and difficulty in breathing should be reported immediately to the doctor.

  Cisapride

  Use of Vfend 200 MG Injection while you are taking Cisapride is not recommended. Inform your doctor about the usage of Cisapride so that suitable replacement for Vfend 200 MG Injection could be prescribed.

  Clopidogrel

  Inform your doctor about the usage of either of these medicines. Dosage adjustments for Clopidogrel might be required in such cases.

  Warfarin

  Usage of Vfend 200 MG Injection along with Warfarin is recommended only after dosage adjustment. Safety monitoring is a must in such cases. Signs and symptoms like headache, presence of blood in vomit and urine, weakness, unusual bleeding should be reported immediately.

  Atorvastatin

  Use of Vfend 200 MG Injection with Atorvastatin is not recommended. Inform your doctor about the usage of either of these medicines so that suitable replacement could be suggested. Symptoms like muscle pain and weakness coupled with fever, joint pain and chills should be reported immediately.

• Interaction with Disease

  Liver Disease

  Vfend 200 MG Injection should be used with caution if you suffer from impaired liver functioning. Suitable dosage adjustment and safety monitoring is necessary in such cases.

  Qt Prolongation

  Vfend 200 MG Injection should not be used if you have any pre-existing heart conditions such as QT Prolongation.

  Kidney Disease

  Do not use Vfend 200 MG Injection if you suffer from any active kidney disease.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Use Vfend 200 MG Injection at least 1 hour before or after food for better absorption of medicine.