Vorineon 200mg Injection
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Product introduction
Vorineon 200mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Vorineon 200mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered the injection. To get the most benefit, get the injection at evenly spaced times and continue taking it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, headache, and anemia. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint, and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. The medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
Vorineon 200mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered the injection. To get the most benefit, get the injection at evenly spaced times and continue taking it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, headache, and anemia. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint, and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. The medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
Uses of Vorineon Injection
- Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Benefits of Vorineon Injection
In Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Vorineon 200mg Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Vorineon Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vorineon
- Rash
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Altered vision
- Slow heart rate
- Hallucination
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Sinus inflammation
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Vorineon Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Vorineon Injection works
Vorineon 200mg Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vorineon 200mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vorineon 200mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vorineon 200mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Vorineon 200mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Vorineon 200mg Injection may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive.
Vorineon 200mg Injection may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vorineon 200mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vorineon 200mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Vorineon 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vorineon 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Vorineon Injection?
If you miss a dose of Vorineon 200mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Vorineon 200mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azoles {Triazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Interaction with drugs
Taking Vorineon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Both Aripiprazole and Voriconazole can affect heart rhythm and if taken together this may be fatal.
Do not consume Aripiprazole with Voriconazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Pimozide with Voriconazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sildenafil with Voriconazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Voriconazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Voriconazole may raise blood levels of Iloperidone.
Do not consume Iloperidone with Voriconazole.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Vorineon 200mg Injection? What is it used for?
Vorineon 200mg Injection is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungals. It is used to treat certain serious fungal infections in your blood and body such as aspergillosis, esophageal candidiasis, Scedosporium, Fusarium, and candidemia. Vorineon 200mg Injection effectively relieves these infections in adults and children aged 2 years and above.
Is Vorineon 200mg Injection effective?
Vorineon 200mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Vorineon 200mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What should I know before taking Vorineon 200mg Injection?
Before taking Vorineon 200mg Injection, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Vorineon 200mg Injection or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys and if you are suffering from diabetes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
What should I avoid while taking Vorineon 200mg Injection?
Driving or anything requiring concentration must be avoided while taking Vorineon 200mg Injection. This is because Vorineon 200mg Injection may cause changes in your vision such as blurring or sensitivity to light. Moreover, Vorineon 200mg Injection may make you sensitive to sunlight and increases the chances of getting a sunburn. If you get a sunburn, please contact your doctor immediately.
How should Vorineon 200mg Injection be stored?
Vorineon 200mg Injection tablets or liquid form must be stored at a temperature of 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze. The liquid or suspension form should be thrown away (discarded) after 14 days. Vorineon 200mg Injection must be stored in a tightly closed container. Any outdated (expired) medicine must be discarded. Vorineon 200mg Injection must be kept out of reach of children to avoid misuse.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 841.
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Marketer details
Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Country of origin: India
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