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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

VORICONAZOLE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, Lsc, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi Dl 110034 In.
Other Info - VOR0107

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FAQs

Vorihope 200 mg Injection contains ‘Voriconazole’ that kills or prevents fungus by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, thereby interfering with the fungal cell membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Vorihope 200 mg Injection can also prevent fungal infections in people undergoing bone marrow transplants.

Vorihope 200 mg Injection may not be suitable in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components present in Vorihope 200 mg Injection; or with a hereditary intolerance for galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

You can take Vorihope 200 mg Injection with contraceptive pills. However, some studies show a chance of an increase in the body's hormonal levels when you take Vorihope 200 mg Injection with a combined pill. Seek your doctor's advice if any side effects occur.

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person, as it can also spread the infection.

Vorihope 200 mg Injection can use women of childbearing potential; however, they must always use effective contraception during treatment.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol affects Vorihope 200 mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Vorihope 200 mg Injection is generally not recommended in pregnancy. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor. It is not known if Vorihope 200 mg Injection passes into breastmilk. Your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding before starting the treatment with Vorihope 200 mg Injection.

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Driving

Unsafe

Vorihope 200 mg Injection may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery; thus, avoid driving or using machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before receiving Vorihope 200 mg Injection.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems before receiving Vorihope 200 mg Injection.

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Children

Caution

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

About Vorihope 200 mg Injection

Vorihope 200 mg Injection belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungals' used to treat a broad range of fungal infections. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any body part, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area and blood.

Vorihope 200 mg Injection contains 'Voriconazole' that kills or prevents fungus by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, thereby interfering with the fungal cell membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Vorihope 200 mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as injection site reactions, peripheral oedema, headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, nausea, fever, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, weakness, tingling sensation, sleepiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, stomach upset, constipation, rashes, itchiness, red skin, back pain and chills. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking Vorihope 200 mg Injection, let your doctor know about your medical condition, sensitivities, and medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Vorihope 200 mg Injection may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery; thus, avoid driving or using machinery.

Uses of Vorihope 200 mg Injection

Fungal infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Vorihope 200 mg Injection belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungal agents', used to treat a broad range of fungal infections, including aspergillosis (a disease caused by Aspergillus), candidiasis (fungal infection caused by yeast), coccidioidomycosis (an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides), histoplasmosis (an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma), and penicilliosis (a disease caused by the fungus Talaromyces marneffei). It also effectively treats CNS fungal infections transmitted by epidural injection of contaminated steroids. On the other hand, it can prevent fungal infections in people undergoing bone marrow transplants. Vorihope 200 mg Injection works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, thereby interfering with the fungal cell membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Directions for Use

Vorihope 200 mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Vorihope 200 mg Injection

  • Injection site reactions
  • Peripheral oedema
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Rashes
  • Fever
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Confusion
  • Weakness
  • Tingling sensation
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Low blood pressure
  • Stomach upset
  • Constipation
  • Jaundice
  • Hair loss
  • Flaky skin
  • Itchiness
  • Red skin
  • Back pain
  • Chest pain
  • Chills

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor about your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. And also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Women of childbearing potential should always use effective contraception during treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are suffering from a heart problem like an irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate or abnormality in ECG (electrocardiogram), QT prolongation, or if you have hereditary intolerance for galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Vorihope 200 mg Injection may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery; thus, avoid driving or using machinery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VoriconazoleConivaptan
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VoriconazoleConivaptan
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How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
Using Conivaptan together with Vorihope 200 mg Injection may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of conivaptan.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorihope 200 mg Injection with Conivaptan is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Call a doctor if you experience difficulty swallowing, trouble speaking, trouble controlling body movements. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
When Vorihope 200 mg Injection is taken with Rifabutin, the amount of Vorihope 200 mg Injection in the blood may decrease.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifabutin with Vorihope 200 mg Injection is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately If you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
Using alfuzosin together with Vorihope 200 mg Injection may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of alfuzosin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorihope 200 mg Injection with Alfuzosin is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Call a doctor if you experience dizziness, headache, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Vorihope 200 mg Injection with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Vorihope 200 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
Using Lurasidone together with Vorihope 200 mg Injection may result in significantly higher Lurasidone blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
While Lurasidone and Vorihope 200 mg Injection may interact, it is not recommended that they be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, dizziness, headache, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleErgometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
The concentration of Ergometrine can be increased when it is combined with Vorihope 200 mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ergometrine with Vorihope 200 mg Injection is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
Using Mesoridazine together with Vorihope 200 mg Injection can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mesoridazine with Vorihope 200 mg Injection is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
Using Saquinavir together with Vorihope 200 mg Injection can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorihope 200 mg Injection with Saquinavir is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations (irregular heartbeat). Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
When Vorihope 200 mg Injection is taken with Ritonavir, the amount of Vorihope 200 mg Injection in the blood may decrease.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorihope 200 mg Injection with Ritonavir is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vorihope 200 mg Injection:
Using Cisapride together with Vorihope 200 mg Injection may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of cisapride.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorihope 200 mg Injection with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop dizziness, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SIROLIMUS
  • RIFABUTIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Liver function tests should be monitored regularly while on treatment with Vorihope 200 mg Injection.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected skin, as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
  • It is advisable to follow a candida diet during fungal infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, and alcohol. Switch to low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables and gluten-free foods. A very-high sugar or high-carbohydrate diet may increase the count of Candida in some people.

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