Voriedge Injection is used in the treatment of Fungal infections. The detailed uses of Voriedge Injection are as follows:<ul><li>Treat invasive aspergillosis: Voriedge Injection is a first-line antifungal therapy for serious infections caused by Aspergillus species, especially in immunocompromised patients such as those undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplantation.</li><li>Manage candidemia and deep tissue Candida infections: Voriedge Injection is used to treat bloodstream infections and other severe Candida infections in patients who are not neutropenic, offering broad-spectrum antifungal coverage.</li><li>Treat esophageal candidiasis: Voriedge Injection helps eliminate Candida infections in the esophagus, especially in patients who cannot tolerate oral antifungals.</li><li>Combat rare and resistant fungal infections: Voriedge Injection is effective against Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium species, including Fusarium solani, in patients who are intolerant of or refractory to other antifungal therapies.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Voriedge Injection is an antifungal medicine containing Voriconazole, used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast.
It treats various fungal infections like invasive aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs), esophageal candidiasis (white patching in the mouth and throat) and candidemia (a fungal infection in the blood).
It is also used to treat certain fungal infections when other medications do not work for certain patients.
It works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for their normal fat metabolism, thereby interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane.
It also effectively treats CNS fungal infections transmitted by epidural injection of contaminated steroids.
On the other hand, it can prevent fungal infections in people undergoing bone marrow transplants.

FAQs

What is the use of Voriedge Injection?

Voriedge Injection is used to treat fungal infections.

How does Voriedge Injection work?

Voriedge Injection contains Voriconazole that kills or prevents fungus by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, thereby interfering with the fungal cell membrane formation. As a result, fungal cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Is Voriedge Injection ideal for preventing fungal infection in people as they undergo bone marrow transplants?

Voriedge Injection can also prevent fungal infections in people undergoing bone marrow transplants.

In which conditions Voriedge Injection should not be given?

Voriedge Injection may not be suitable in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components present in Voriedge Injection; or with a hereditary intolerance for galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Will it affect my contraception?

You can take Voriedge Injection with contraceptive pills. However, some studies show a chance of an increase in the body's hormonal levels when you take Voriedge Injection with a combined pill. Seek your doctor's advice if any side effects occur.

Does fungal infections spread from person to person?

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person, as it can also spread the infection.

Is Voriedge Injection ideal use in Women of childbearing potential?

Voriedge Injection can use women of childbearing potential; however, they must always use effective contraception during treatment.