Voritrol 200 Tablet (Voriconazole 200mg)

Voritrol 200 Tablet

Voritrol 200 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of several serious fungal infections. One of them is invasive aspergillosis, an infection that starts in your lungs and gradually spreads to the other organs through the bloodstream. The medicine can also treat esophageal candidiasis which is a yeast infection causing white patches in your mouth and throat. Apart from this, yeast infections of the skin, kidney, stomach, bladder and wounds can also be cured by Voritrol 200 MG Tablet. Belonging to the group of antifungal medicines called triazoles, it works by slowing down the fungal growth that is known to cause the infection.

The salt of Voritrol 200 MG Tablet is also available in tablet and liquid form to be taken orally. The dosage of the medication is decided by your doctor based on your general health, the type of infection you are suffering from and your response to the medication. You need to take this drug at least an hour before or after having your meal.

The common side effects of Voritrol 200 MG Tablet include agitation, anxiety, headache, dry mouth, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. They generally require no medical attention but you can consult your doctor if it keeps bothering you. However, there may be some serious side effects that must be reported at once. It could be:

An allergic reaction like skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling of mouth and lips
Difficulty in breathing
Change in your vision
Dark urine and pale-coloured stool
Seizures, tremors or hallucinations
Blistering, loosening or peeling of skin, including the insides of the mouth
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Yellowing of the eyes or the skin
Voritrol 200 MG Tablet can cause changes in your vision or blurriness. It is advised to avoid driving or using any kind of machinery while you are under this medication. Also, stay away from direct and strong sunlight or wear protective clothing during this time as the medicine can make the skin sensitive to the rays of the sun.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine

Use

Invasive Aspergillosis

Voritrol 200 MG Tablet helps in curing infections in the lungs or immune system caused by Aspergillus strain of fungus.
Esophageal Candidiasis

Voritrol 200 MG Tablet is useful in managing infections in the throat caused by Candida strain of fungus.
Candidemia

Voritrol 200 MG Tablet helps against infections of the blood caused by Candida strain of fungus.
Fungal Pneumonia

Voritrol 200 MG Tablet manages infections that affects the lungs caused by Histoplasma capsulatum and Candida strains of fungi.
Fusariosis

Voritrol 200 MG Tablet treats infections that affect immunocompromised patients caused by fusarium strain of fungus.

Side Effects

Increased Sensitivity Of The Eyes To Sunlight

Skin Rash

Abdominal Pain

Convulsions

Dizziness

Increased Thirst

Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

Muscle Pain

Irritability

Severe Sunburn

Diarrhoea

Headache

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose instructions

Inform your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of overdose.

Work

This medicine works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, which is an important component of the fungi cell membrane by inhibiting cytochrome P-450-mediated 14 alpha-lanosterol demethylation, thus helps in inhibiting the growth of the organism.