Voriconazole
Warnings
What may interact with Voriconazole?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-astemizole
-barbiturates like phenobarbital
-carbamazepine
-certain antibiotics like rifabutin, rifampin
-certain medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, lomitapide
-certain medicines for irregular heartbeat like dronedarone, quinidine
-cisapride
-efavirenz
-encorafenib
-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-ibrutinib
-naloxegol
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-pimozide
-ranolazine
-ritonavir
-sirolimus
-St. John''s wort
-terfenadine
-thioridazine
-tolvaptan
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-birth control pills
-certain medicines for blood pressure like amlodipine, nifedipine
-certain medicines for cancer like vinblastine, vincristine
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances like alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam
-certain medicines for diabetes like glipizide, glyburide, tolbutamide
-certain medicines for pain like alfentanil, fentanyl, methadone, oxycodone
-certain medicines for stomach problems like omeprazole
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-dofetilide
-letermovir
-medicines that lower your chance of fighting infection like cyclosporine, everolimus, tacrolimus
-NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like diclofenac, ibuprofen
-other medicines for fungal infections
-phenytoin
-ziprasidone
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Voriconazole?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-heart disease
-history of irregular heartbeat
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to voriconazole, other antifungal medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Voriconazole?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Tell your health care professional right away if you have any change in your eyesight.
This medicine can make your more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
Women should inform their health care professional if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects and harm to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional for more information.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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