Voribest 200mg Injection
Voribest 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.
Voribest 200mg Injection
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Voribest 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.
Voribest 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.
Voribest 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.
03Uses
Treatment of Severe fungal infections
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Voribest 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Voribest Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Voribest 200mg Injection, consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Severe fungal infections
Voribest 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.
08Side Effects
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)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voribest 200mg Injection.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Voribest 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
Voribest 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
Voribest 200mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Voribest 200mg Injection may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Voribest 200mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Voribest 200mg Injection is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Voribest 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Voribest 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
10Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Voribest 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.
Your doctor has prescribed Voribest 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.
References
Sources and references
Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1580-81.
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.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1498-99.
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