Voriconazole (Systemic)
Brand Names : VFEND
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing - The dose of voriconazole will be different for different patients.
The dose that is used may depend on a number of things, including how many
doses you have already received and how well you tolerate the dose. The injection
form of voriconazole may be given by a doctor or nurse in the hospital or
clinic. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. The following information includes only the average doses
of voriconazole. If your dose is different, do not change
it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. Your doctor may need to change
your dose if blood levels of voriconazole are too high or too low. The number of tablets that you take or the strength of solution you get
depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number
of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length
of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you
are taking voriconazole.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For serious fungal infections:
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Adults - Your dose will be determined based on your weight and
other medicines you are taking. Check with your doctor for more dosage information.
Tablets should be taken 1 hour before or after a meal.
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Children - Safety and effectiveness have not been established
in children less than 12 years of age. For children over 12 years of age,
use and dose will be determined by your doctor.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For serious fungal infections:
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Adults - Your dose will be determined based on your weight and
other medicines you are taking. The dose should be infused over 1 to 2 hours.
Check with your doctor for more dosage information.
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Children - Safety and effectiveness have not been established
in children less than 12 years of age. For children over 12 years of age,
use and dose will be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it
as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double
doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine longer than needed. Ask
your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do
not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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