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About Vorifast 200 mg Tablet
Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is used to treat a broad range of infections caused by fungi and yeast. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area and blood.
Vorifast 200 mg Tablet contains ‘Voriconazole’ that kills or prevents fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi, which interferes with the fungal cell membrane's formation.
In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as vomiting, headache, nausea, abnormal liver function tests, rash, slow heart rate, and altered vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Vorifast 200 mg Tablet if you have had an allergic reaction to Vorifast 200 mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is associated with liver toxicity, including fatalities in patients with other serious underlying diseases. Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be taken by breastfeeding or pregnant women. Antacid should be taken at 2 hours after taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet .
Uses of Vorifast 200 mg Tablet
Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections. The detailed uses of Vorifast 200 mg Tablet are as follows:
- Treat serious fungal infections: Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is primarily used for invasive fungal infections such as aspergillosis, candidemia, and infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium spp., especially in immunocompromised patients.
- Manage esophageal candidiasis: Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is effective in treating esophageal yeast infections, helping reduce inflammation and discomfort caused by Candida overgrowth.
- Control fluconazole-resistant fungal strains: Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is useful against certain fungal organisms that are resistant to other antifungals like fluconazole, due to its strong inhibition of fungal cell membrane synthesis.
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Directions for Use
- Vorifast 200 mg Tablet can be taken at least one hour before, or one hour after a meal.
- Generally, Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is taken twice every day for the best results or as advised by a doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Vorifast 200 mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungal', containing Voriconazole, used to treat a broad range of infections caused by fungi and yeast.
- It treats various fungal infections like invasive aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs), oesophagal 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 its normal fat metabolism, interfering with the fungal cell membrane's formation.
How Vorifast 200 mg Tablet Works
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- Your doctor may recommend regular liver function tests (LFT) to monitor liver enzyme levels.
- To support your liver, eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
- Avoid eating processed meats, sugary foods, and unhealthy fats.
- Limit your alcohol consumption, since too much can worsen liver function and contribute to high levels of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP).
- Stay active with regular exercise, drink plenty of water, and try to avoid harmful chemicals that can damage your liver.
- Quit smoking to lower the risk of elevated ALP levels.
- Increased creatinine levels must be corrected immediately with the help of a doctor.
- Reduce strenuous activities that can lead to muscle breakdown and production of creatinine.
- Sleep for 7-8 hours per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
- Manage your blood pressure by implementing changes in lifestyle like losing weight, reducing stress and exercising regularly.
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
- Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
- Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
- Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
- Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Eat more potassium-rich foods, like bananas, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, avocados, and nuts/seeds.
- Choose potassium-fortified foods such as orange juice and sports beverages.
- Limit potassium-depleting foods like caffeine, processed foods, and sugary drinks.
- Exercise regularly, like walking or yoga, to help maintain potassium balance.
- Inform your doctor if hypokalemia doesn't improve or worsen despite treatment.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Vorifast 200 mg Tablet if you have been allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is associated with liver toxicity, including fatalities in patients with other serious underlying diseases.
- If you are suffering from liver disease, the doctor will lower the dose, and a regular liver function test will be done.
- Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be taken by breastfeeding and pregnant women.
- If you are suffering from a heart problem like an irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate or abnormality in ECG (electrocardiogram), please inform your doctor before starting Vorifast 200 mg Tablet .
- Exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet as it makes you sensitive to the sun's UV rays, or use a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out.
- Antacid should be taken at 2 hours after taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet .
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet may increase the blood level of Methylergometrine.
How to manage the interaction:
Although Methylergometrine with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet can cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet together with primidone may reduce the blood levels of Vorifast 200 mg Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Vorifast 200 mg Tablet and Primidone, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Coadministration of Sirolimus and Vorifast 200 mg Tablet can increase blood levels and side effects of Vorifast 200 mg Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet with Sirolimus is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Contact a doctor if you experience nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
Using Vorifast 200 mg Tablet together with Phenobarbital may significantly reduce the blood levels of Vorifast 200 mg Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet with Phenobarbital is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Using ivabradine together with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of ivabradine.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivabradine with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet and Simvastatin can increase the blood levels and effects of Simvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet and Simvastatin together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor advises. However, if you experience muscle pain, fever or dark-colored urine, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is taken with Rifabutin, the amount of Vorifast 200 mg Tablet in the blood may decrease.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifabutin with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately If you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Tolvaptan together with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tolvaptan.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tolvaptan and Vorifast 200 mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience difficulty swallowing, trouble speaking, muscle weakness call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Using Nimodipine together with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet may significantly increase the risk of serous side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nimodipine with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as irregular heart rhythm, swelling, and low blood pressure, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Ranolazine together with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Ranolazine.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ranolazine with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Don't walk barefoot in wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
- Do not scratch the affected skin; it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
- Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
- Avoid taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet (oral form) with foods containing chocolate and caffeine, such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks, as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine.
- Avoid alcohol intake with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet (oral form) as it may cause adverse effects and increase the risk of liver damage.
- It is advisable to follow a candida diet during yeast infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, and alcohol and switches to low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and gluten-free foods. A very high-sugar or high-carbohydrate diet may increase the count of Candida in some people.
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Alcohol
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It is advisable to avoid or limit the intake of alcohol while you use Vorifast 200 mg Tablet .
Pregnancy
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It is unsafe to take Vorifast 200 mg Tablet during pregnancy since it may show harmful effects on the fetus as it is a pregnancy category D drug. There are chances of spontaneous abortions in women treated with Vorifast 200 mg Tablet in the first trimester. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Breast Feeding
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If you are breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
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Do not drive or operate machines if you experience dizziness or sensitivity to sunlight after taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet .
Liver
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Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.
Kidney
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Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems before taking Vorifast 200 mg Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.
Children
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Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe Vorifast 200 mg Tablet based on your child's age, condition, and body weight.
Heart
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Vorifast 200 mg Tablet should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor about any existing heart problems before using Vorifast 200 mg Tablet .
Geriatrics
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Vorifast 200 mg Tablet should be taken with extreme caution in geriatric patients. Please consult your doctor before using Vorifast 200 mg Tablet .
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