Vfend (Voriconazole)

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The dose for voriconazole intravenous (into the vein) injection depends on body weight and the type of infection. Your doctor will determine the right dose for you. The dose is usually injected slowly into a vein over 1 to 2 hours in a clinic setting (e.g., hospital). Your doctor or nurse will administer this medication to you in a hospital or clinical setting.
WARNING: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause this medication to build up in the body, causing side effects. As well, voriconazole may reduce liver function and can cause liver failure. Your doctor will monitor the function of your liver while you are taking this medication.This medication can cause abnormal heart rhythms. Certain medications (e.g., sotalol, quinidine, thioridazine, chlorpromazine, pimozide, moxifloxacin, mefloquine, pentamidine, arsenic trioxide, probucol, tacrolimus) can increase the risk of a type of abnormal heart rhythm called QT prolongation, and should not be used in combination with voriconazole. If you have heart disease and abnormal heart rhythms, or are taking certain medications, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition
In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause high blood pressure, skin rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
It may cause renal and kidney diseases, visual disturbances, fever.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to voriconazole or any component of the formulation, coadministration with certain antidepressant and other medications.
Taking this medication during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.
A treatment with this medication requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.