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Fungizole 50mg Tablet

Generic: Voriconazole 50mg
Azole antifungalTablet50mg6 brands · 4 makers in Nepal
Fungizole is Voriconazole 50mg, an azole antifungal made by Vijayadeep Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It is used for Candidemia, Deep tissue Candida infections, Invasive aspergillosis, Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis.
BrandFungizole
Generic nameVoriconazole
MakerVijayadeep Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
FormTablet
Strength50mg
Source / स्रोतNepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Voriconazole is used for: Candidemia; Deep tissue Candida infections; Invasive aspergillosis; Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis.

Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Voriconazole.

VFEND is an azole antifungal indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with: Invasive aspergillosis, Candidemia in non-neutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections, Esophageal candidiasis, Serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium species including Fusarium solani, in patients intolerant of, or refractory to…

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Voriconazole. Full label: DailyMed.

VFEND is an azole antifungal indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with: Invasive aspergillosis, Candidemia in non-neutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections, Esophageal candidiasis, Serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium species including Fusarium solani, in patients intolerant of, or refractory to, other therapy 1.1 Invasive Aspergillosis VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis (IA). In clinical trials, the majority of isolates recovered were Aspergillus fumigatus. There was a small number of cases of culture-proven disease due to species of Aspergillus other than A. fumigatus. 1.2 Candidemia in Non-neutropenic Patients and Other Deep Tissue Candida Infections VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of candidemia in non-neutropenic patients and the following Candida infections: disseminated infections in skin and infections in abdomen, kidney, bladder wall, and wounds.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Voriconazole. Full label: DailyMed.

Dosage in Adults Infection Loading Dose Maintenance Dose Intravenous infusion Intravenous infusion Oral tablets Oral suspension Invasive Aspergillosis 6 mg/kg every 12 hours for the first 24 hours 4 mg/kg every 12 hours 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours Candidemia in nonneutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections 3–4 mg/kg every 12 hours 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis 4 mg/kg every 12 hours 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours Esophageal Candidiasis Not Evaluated Not Evaluated 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours o Adult patients weighing less than 40 kg: oral maintenance dose 100 mg or 150 mg every 12 hours o Hepatic Impairment: Use half the maintenance dose in adult patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B) o Renal Impairment: Avoid intravenous administration in adult patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min), Dosage in Pediatric Patients 2 years of age and older o For pediatric patients 2 to less than 12 years of age and 12 to 14 years of age weighing less than 50 kg see Table below.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Voriconazole — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

VFEND is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to voriconazole or its excipients. There is no information regarding cross-sensitivity between VFEND and other azole antifungal agents. Refer to the prescribing information for other azole antifungal agents., Concomittant use of VFEND with the interacting drugs described and listed below in this section are a guide and not considered a comprehensive list of all possible drugs that may be contraindicated with VFEND.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Voriconazole. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Hepatic Toxicity: Serious hepatic reactions reported. Evaluate liver function tests at start of and during VFEND therapy, Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation: Correct potassium, magnesium, and calcium prior to use; caution patients with proarrhythmic conditions, Infusion Related Reactions (including anaphylaxis): Stop the infusion, Visual Disturbances (including optic neuritis and papilledema): Monitor visual function if treatment continues beyond 28 days, Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions: Discontinue for exfoliative cutaneous reactions, Photosensitivity: Avoid sunlight due to risk of photosensitivity…

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Voriconazole — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hepatic Toxicity Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation Infusion Related Reactions Visual Disturbances Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Photosensitivity Renal Toxicity, Adult Patients: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) were visual disturbances, fever, nausea, rash, vomiting, chills, headache, liver function test abnormal, tachycardia,…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Voriconazole — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

Voricon 200mg TabletAlive Pharmaceutical. Pvt. Ltd.

6 brands · 4 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Voriconazole guide →

16.2 Storage VFEND I.V. for Injection unreconstituted vials should be stored at 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). VFEND is a single dose unpreserved sterile lyophile. From a microbiological point of view, following reconstitution of the lyophile with Water for Injection, the reconstituted solution should be used immediately.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Voriconazole.

Questions & answers

What is Fungizole?

Fungizole 50mg Tablet is a Voriconazole medicine made by Vijayadeep Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 50mg Tablet.

What is Fungizole used for?

Voriconazole is used for Candidemia, Deep tissue Candida infections, Invasive aspergillosis, Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis.

What is the generic name of Fungizole?

The generic name of Fungizole is Voriconazole.

Which brands of Voriconazole are available in Nepal?

6 brands of Voriconazole are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 4 makers — including Vfend 200mg Tablet, Vfend 200mg Injection, Voricon 200mg Tablet, Vorizol 200mg Tablet, Vorizol 200mg Injection.

What are the side effects of Voriconazole?

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hepatic Toxicity Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation Infusion Related Reactions Visual Disturbances Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Photosensitivity Renal Toxicity, Adult Patients: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) were visual disturbances, fever, nausea, rash, vomiting, chills, headache, liver function test abnormal, tachycardia,…

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