Description
| Medicine | Verz 200mg Tablet |
| Marketed By | Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. |
| Active Ingredient | Voriconazole 200mg |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Consume Type | Oral |
Verz 200mg Tablet – Introduction
Several dangerous, sometimes fatal fungal infections of the mouth, throat, and lungs are treated with voriconazole 200 mg tablet. Those who are known to be allergic to it shouldn’t use it.
How Verz 200mg Tablet Works: A Closer Look
Fungal cytochrome P-450-mediated 14 alpha-lanosterol demethylation is a crucial step in the synthesis of fungal ergosterol, and it is inhibited by voriconazole 200 mg tablet. Inhibiting this crucial intrinsic step results in the fungus’s death.
Note: It should be given mostly to individuals who have infections that are getting worse and could be fatal.
Verz 200mg Tablet Use
Treatment of Severe Fungal Infections
Verz 200mg Tablet – The Benefits
In the Treatment of Severe Fungal Infections
It protects against potentially fatal and serious fungal infections by functioning as a fungistatic agent.
Verz 200mg Tablet – A Usage Guide
Observe your physician’s guidance regarding the amount and timing of this medication. Take the tablet at once. Never consume, smash, or break it. It should be taken an hour before or an hour following a meal.
Even after you start to feel better, you should keep taking it as directed to ensure that all of the yeast and fungus causing the illness are eliminated and do not develop resistance.
Verz 200mg Tablet – Side Effects
The majority of the Voriconazole 200 mg side effects fade away as your body adjusts to the medicine. If they persist longer than expected, it is advisable to book an appointment with your doctor.
Common Side Effects
- Visual impairment
- Rash
- Breathing difficulties
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Nausea,
- Vomiting, diarrhoea
- Headache
- Swelling of the extremities
- Stomach pains
[Note: Different drugs can cause varying side effects. To get accurate information about a medication’s side effects, refer to the official prescription information or consult your healthcare provider.]
Verz 200mg Tablet – A Guide to Safety
Alcohol
Consult your doctor
Due to changes in liver metabolism, the combination of voriconazole with alcohol may cause levels to rise or decline. Refrain from mixing alcohol and voriconazole.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Even at modest concentrations, voriconazole has been demonstrated to be teratogenic in animals. It is strongly advised to be avoided during pregnancy as it is listed on the USFDA list under pregnancy category D. It is not advised to use this medication when expecting unless the benefits outweigh the risks to the developing fetus.
Breast feeding
Consult your doctor
Regarding the usage of voriconazole while nursing, there is no information available. If the mother needs voriconazole, it is not a reason to cease nursing. Until more information is available, it could be preferable to use an alternative medicine, especially if you are nursing a newborn.
Driving
Unsafe
It may result in bothersome light sensitivity or blurriness of vision. Don’t drive or operate any tools or machinery while you’re affected. If you encounter this, get in touch with your physician.
Liver
Caution
Jaundice and other liver disease symptoms have been connected to it, as well as elevated abnormal liver function test findings. Only in cases of severe liver impairment, where the benefits of voriconazole outweigh the potential dangers, should it be used.
Kidney
Caution
According to current guidelines, people with severe renal impairment should not receive the medication. Consult your doctor.
Fact Box
| Chemical Group | Triazole antifungal |
| Addictive | No |
| Medication Class | 14-alpha Demethylase Inhibitors |
| Action Class/Category | Fungal Infection |
Swift Advice
- Take this drug on an empty stomach, or at least an hour before or after eating.
- Refrain from taking more or less than is advised or specified.
- Get frequent tests for kidney and liver function.
- Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse side effects.
- Make sure that the entire course of treatment has been completed. It is important that you consult your doctor before stopping this medicine.
- This medicine may cause vision issues such as blurriness and light sensitivity. Wear sunglasses during the day to protect your eyes from glaring light.
Can you crush voriconazole tablets?
Voriconazole tablets can be broken up and combined with water before being given to people who have trouble swallowing or require an enteral feeding tube.
How long do you take voriconazole?
After the symptoms go away or the last positive culture is obtained, people should get treatment for at least 14 days, whichever comes first.
Is Verz 200mg Tablet available over the counter?
People with severe fungal or yeast infections who are unable to tolerate or do not react to conventional forms of treatment may also be treated with it. This medication can only be obtained with a prescription from your physician.
Can Verz 200mg Tablet cause allergic reactions?
Serious allergic reactions could result from Verz 200mg Tablet. These may occur weeks or months after the medication is started. If you experience fevers or rashy, flu-like symptoms, get in touch with your doctor straight away. The rash could start off red or purple and progress to blisters or skin peeling.
Who is the authorized distributor for voriconazole 200 mg tablet?
The Lotus Biotech is an authorized international exporter of pharmaceuticals from India, including Voriconazole 200 mg tablet. Our expertise is aligned with Government Health Authorities. For bulk orders, contact us at info@thelotusbiotech.com.
