GENERIC NAME: VORICONAZOLE - ORAL SUSPENSION (vor-ih-CON-ah-zole)

BRAND NAME(S): Vfend

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Voriconazole is an azole-type antifungal used to treat a variety of fungal infections.

HOW TO USE: Shake the bottle well before taking each dose. Use the oral dispenser supplied with the medication to measure out each dose carefully. Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or after a meal) usually twice daily, or as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment depend on your condition and response to therapy. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping the medication too early may result in reinfection.

SIDE EFFECTS: Fever, chills, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, flushing and headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: vision changes (e.g., blurring, color vision changes), sensitivity of eyes to light (photophobia). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, fast/irregular pulse, sun sensitivity. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: change in the amount of urine, easy bleeding or bruising, fainting. This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, unusual fatigue, stomach/abdominal pain. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.