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Vfend Information

Vfend (Voriconazole) is used to treat fungal infections caused by yeast or other types of fungus. These infections are called aspergillosis, scedosporium, oesophageal candidiasis, candidemia, and fusarium. Fungal infections are any disease or condition you get from a fungus. These infections usually affect the skin, hair, nails, or mucus membranes. Fungal infections can also affect other body parts, such as the lungs. You are at a higher risk for fungal infections if your immune system is weak or you travel to an environment with excess fungi. Symptoms of fungal infections can range from mild to very serious. The exact symptoms depend on the type of fungus that caused the infection. Common symptoms of fungal infections include fatigue, asthma-like symptoms, headache, chest pain, weight loss, and itchy or scaly skin. Your doctor will diagnose a fungal infection by taking a sample of bodily fluids, nail clippings, hair, or skin scraping to the lab to determine the type of fungus causing the infection. Antifungals like Vfend work by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infections. Voriconazole is only used for fungi infection.

Vfend Side Effects

The most common side effects of Vfend may include fever; cough; headache; dizziness; Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Easy bruising;
• Fast or pounding heartbeats;
• Severe skin rash;
• Signs of an electrolyte imbalance such as dizziness, numbness, irregular heartbeats, leg cramps, muscle spasms, muscle weakness;
• Signs of liver problems such as nausea, vomiting, tiredness, itching;
• Sunburn

Vfend Precautions

Do not use Vfend if you are allergic to Voriconazole or any other ingredients in this medication. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have heart disease; have low levels of calcium, potassium, or magnesium in your blood; have kidney disease; have liver disease; have an intolerance to sugar or dairy products; are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Vfend and other medications like carbamazepine; cisapride; pimozide; quinidine; ritonavir; St. John’s wort; ergotamine. Do not use Vfend if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This medication could harm your unborn baby. If you are a woman of childbearing potential, use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy while using this drug. Do not use Vfend while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. It is not known if Voriconazole passes into your breastmilk. Do not give this drug to children less than 2 years old. It may harm them. Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use Vfend tablets at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after eating. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Voriconazole may cause vision problems and increase your sensitivity to light. Wear sunglasses during the day to protect your eyes from bright light. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert or see clearly. Vfend may increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Store Vfend tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do I need a prescription to order Vfend?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Vfend.