Voritek 200mg Tablet

About Voritek 200mg Tablet

Voritek 200mg Tablet contains Voriconazole, which is an antifungal medication used to treat serious fungal infections. It is one of the triazole antifungal medication class and functions by preventing the production of fungal cell membranes.

Avoid taking Voritek 200mg Tablet if pregnant unless advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, liver, or kidney problems. Long-term use may require liver function tests, and the medicine can cause dizziness or blurred vision, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you feel safe.

Brand Name: Voritek

Composition: Voriconazole

Mechanism of Action:

A crucial stage in the formation of fungal cell membranes, CYP450-dependent 14-lanosterol demethylation, is inhibited by voriconazole. Fungal cell death results from this disruption of the fungal cell membrane's structure.

Uses:

• Aspergillus (invasive aspergillosis)
• Candida (serious invasive candidiasis)
• Fusarium (fusariosis)
• Other resistant fungal strains

Dosage and Administration:

Typically administered as 200 mg, taken twice a day. Dosage may be adjusted based on body weight, severity of the infection, and patients response to treatment.

Side Effects:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rash
• Visual disturbances (blurring, color vision changes)
• Bone pain
• Hallucination
• Liver toxicity
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Arrhythmias
• Kidney dysfunction.