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.Trade Names for Voriconazole
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