Vorzol Iv 200 mg Powder for solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 19 September 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of invasive fungal infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Loading dose 6 mg/kg every 12 hours for 24 hours, then 3 mg/kg twice daily. Children: Loading dose 6 mg/kg every 12 hours, then 4 mg/kg every 12 hours.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Children under 2 years
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ritonavir
- Carbamazepine
- Phenobarbital
- Warfarin
- Fluconazole
Contraindications
- Allergy to voriconazole
- Long QT syndrome
- Severe hepatic impairment
Common side effects
- Visual impairment
- Rash
- Nausea
- Fever
- Elevated liver enzymes
Counselling Points
- Avoid sun exposure
- Report visual changes
- Use effective contraception in women of childbearing potential
Serious warnings
- Serious skin reactions
- Liver function monitoring required
- Adrenal insufficiency risk
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