Vodask
Vodask is an antifungal medicine that kills or stops the growth of fungi that cause infections, used for serious and potentially life-threatening fungal infections.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
200 mg
Active Ingredient
Voriconazole
Manufacturer
Pharmathen S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your weight and type of infection. For adults, the typical initial dose is 6 mg per kg of body weight every 12 hours for the first 24 hours, followed by a maintenance dose of 4 mg per kg twice a day.
Method
This medicine is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein, typically over 1 to 3 hours, at a maximum rate of 3 mg per kg per hour.
Important
The typical maximum daily dose for adults is 8 mg per kg of body weight (4 mg/kg twice a day). Your doctor might adjust this dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Vision changes (like blurry vision, changes in color vision, or being sensitive to light)
- •Fever
- •Skin rash
- •Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Swelling in your hands or feet
- •Stomach pain
- •Trouble breathing
- •Higher levels of liver enzymes (shown in blood tests)
RARE
- •Severe skin reactions, including painful blisters or peeling skin
- •Serious problems with liver or kidney function
- •Nerve damage, causing numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- •Heart rhythm problems (very fast or very slow heartbeat)
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
- •Skin cancer (after long-term use)
- •Bone pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use Vodask if you are allergic to voriconazole or any other ingredients. Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to other similar antifungal medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or heart problems. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose or monitor your condition closely.
- Avoid strong sunlight and use high-SPF sunscreen during treatment, as your skin may become more sensitive to UV rays. This also applies to children.
- If you experience severe sunburn, a bad rash, blisters, or bone pain, tell your doctor immediately. Long-term use might slightly increase the risk of skin cancer.
- This medicine is not for children under 2 years of age.
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- Vodask may cause blurred vision or sensitivity to light. If you have these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.
- Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies, as they can interact with Vodask.