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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
VONAZ INJECTION is used to treat a broad range of fungal infections. It 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. Common side effects of VONAZ INJECTION are injection site reactions, peripheral oedema, headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, nausea, fever, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, weakness, tingling sensation, sleepiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, stomach upset, constipation, rashes, itchiness, red skin, back pain and chills.
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Composition :

VORICONAZOLE-200MG

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About VONAZ INJECTION

VONAZ INJECTION belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungals' used to treat a broad range of fungal infections. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any body part, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area and blood.

VONAZ 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.

VONAZ INJECTION will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as injection site reactions, peripheral oedema, headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, nausea, fever, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, weakness, tingling sensation, sleepiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, stomach upset, constipation, rashes, itchiness, red skin, back pain and chills. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking VONAZ INJECTION, let your doctor know about your medical condition, sensitivities, and medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. VONAZ INJECTION may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery; thus, avoid driving or using machinery.

Uses of VONAZ INJECTION

Treatment of Fungal infections

Directions for Use

VONAZ INJECTION will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

VONAZ INJECTION belongs to the class of medicines known as 'antifungal agents', used to treat a broad range of fungal infections, including aspergillosis (a disease caused by Aspergillus), candidiasis (fungal infection caused by yeast), coccidioidomycosis (an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides), histoplasmosis (an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma), and penicilliosis (a disease caused by the fungus Talaromyces marneffei). 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. VONAZ INJECTION works by killing or preventing fungi or yeast 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.

How VONAZ INJECTION Works

VONAZ 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of VONAZ INJECTION

  • Injection site reactions
  • Peripheral oedema
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Rashes
  • Fever
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Confusion
  • Weakness
  • Tingling sensation
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Low blood pressure
  • Stomach upset
  • Constipation
  • Jaundice
  • Hair loss
  • Flaky skin
  • Itchiness
  • Red skin
  • Back pain
  • Chest pain
  • Chills

What if I have taken an overdose of VONAZ INJECTION

As VONAZ INJECTION is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor about your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. And also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Women of childbearing potential should always use effective contraception during treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are suffering from a heart problem like an irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate or abnormality in ECG (electrocardiogram), QT prolongation, or if you have hereditary intolerance for galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. VONAZ INJECTION may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery; thus, avoid driving or using machinery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VoriconazoleTolvaptan
Critical
VoriconazoleErgometrine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VoriconazoleTolvaptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Co-administration of Tolvaptan together with VONAZ INJECTION 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 VONAZ INJECTION, 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.
VoriconazoleErgometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
The concentration of Ergometrine can be increased when it is combined with VONAZ INJECTION.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ergometrine with VONAZ INJECTION is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Co-administration of Ranolazine together with VONAZ INJECTION may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ranolazine with VONAZ INJECTION 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.
VoriconazoleCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Using Cisapride together with VONAZ INJECTION may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of cisapride.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking VONAZ INJECTION with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop dizziness, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Using Saquinavir together with VONAZ INJECTION can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking VONAZ INJECTION with Saquinavir is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations (irregular heartbeat). Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleIvabradine
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Using ivabradine together with VONAZ INJECTION may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of ivabradine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivabradine with VONAZ INJECTION 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.
VoriconazoleSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Using Sparfloxacin together with VONAZ INJECTION can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking VONAZ INJECTION with Sparfloxacin is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
VoriconazoleEfavirenz
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Coadministration of VONAZ INJECTION with Efavirenz can alter the blood levels and effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking VONAZ INJECTION with Efavirenz can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor if you experience vomiting, dizziness, difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazolePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Using Dronedarone together with Dasatinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking VONAZ INJECTION with Pimozide is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medicatio0n without consulting a doctor.
VoriconazoleLovastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with VONAZ INJECTION:
Using Lovastatin together with VONAZ INJECTION may significantly increase the blood levels of Lovastatin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking VONAZ INJECTION with Lovastatin is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should also seek immediate medical attention if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected skin, as 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.
  • It is advisable to follow a candida diet during fungal infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, and alcohol. Switch 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol affects VONAZ INJECTION. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

VONAZ INJECTION is generally not recommended in pregnancy. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor. It is not known if VONAZ INJECTION passes into breastmilk. Your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding before starting the treatment with VONAZ INJECTION.

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Driving

Unsafe

VONAZ INJECTION may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery; thus, avoid driving or using machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before receiving VONAZ INJECTION.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems before receiving VONAZ INJECTION.

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Children

Caution

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

VONAZ INJECTION is used to treat Fungal infections.
VONAZ 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.
VONAZ INJECTION can also prevent fungal infections in people undergoing bone marrow transplants.
VONAZ INJECTION may not be suitable in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components present in VONAZ INJECTION; or with a hereditary intolerance for galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
You can take VONAZ INJECTION with contraceptive pills. However, some studies show a chance of an increase in the body's hormonal levels when you take VONAZ INJECTION with a combined pill. Seek your doctor's advice if any side effects occur.
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.
VONAZ INJECTION can use women of childbearing potential; however, they must always use effective contraception during treatment.

Country of origin

INDIA
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