Review the side-effects of Voriconazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Visual disturbances, fever, nausea, rash, vomiting, chills, headache, abnormal liver function, fast heart rate and hallucinations.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, flu-like syndrome and weakness.
Heart - Chest pain, vein inflammation, low blood pressure and facial swelling.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing, indigestion, dry mouth, reflex and flatulence.
Liver - Jaundice and liver inflammation.
Blood - Blood dyscrasias, bruising and swelling in the extremities.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, hallucinations, confusion, depression, anxiety, tremor, agitation and tingling.
Respiratory - Respiratory distress syndrome, sinus inflammation, nose bleed and difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Rash, itching, sensitivity to light, hair loss and skin inflammation.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, blood in urine, impotence, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary tract infection and vaginal bleeding.
Local - Injection site reactions such pain, swelling, redness etc.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain/inflammation, bone damage, bone pain, leg cramps and muscle pain/weakness.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Visual disturbances, fever, nausea, rash, vomiting, chills, headache, abnormal liver function, fast heart rate and hallucinations.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, flu-like syndrome and weakness.
Heart - Chest pain, vein inflammation, low blood pressure and facial swelling.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing, indigestion, dry mouth, reflex and flatulence.
Liver - Jaundice and liver inflammation.
Blood - Blood dyscrasias, bruising and swelling in the extremities.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, hallucinations, confusion, depression, anxiety, tremor, agitation and tingling.
Respiratory - Respiratory distress syndrome, sinus inflammation, nose bleed and difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Rash, itching, sensitivity to light, hair loss and skin inflammation.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, blood in urine, impotence, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary tract infection and vaginal bleeding.
Local - Injection site reactions such pain, swelling, redness etc.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain/inflammation, bone damage, bone pain, leg cramps and muscle pain/weakness.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Voriconazole
Voriconazole(Vfend) generic is an azole antifungal agent, prescribed for various fungal infections. It works by slowing the growth of the fungi that cause infection.Brand Names or Trade Names of Voriconazole
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