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Voriconazole – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: VFEND
Strength: 200 mg | Form: Tablets
Price in UAE: AED 5306.50
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Voriconazole

Class: | Antifungal agent (triazole derivative) Use: | Treatment of invasive aspergillosis, candidemia, and other serious fungal infections caused by susceptible organisms Adult dose: | Initial: 6 mg/kg IV every 12 hours for the first 24 hours; Maintenance: 4 mg/kg IV every 12 hours or 200 mg orally every 12 hours Pediatric dose: | Initial: 9 mg/kg IV every 12 hours for the first 24 hours; Maintenance: 8 mg/kg IV every 12 hours or 200 mg orally every 12 hours (for children ≥ 2 years) Sid

Drug Class

Antifungal agent (triazole derivative)

Uses & Indications

Treatment of invasive aspergillosis, candidemia, and other serious fungal infections caused by susceptible organisms

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from moisture and light

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Heinrich Mack Nachf., GERMANY

Package Size

30's Blister

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 5306.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial: 6 mg/kg IV every 12 hours for the first 24 hours; Maintenance: 4 mg/kg IV every 12 hours or 200 mg orally every 12 hours

Pediatric Dose

Initial: 9 mg/kg IV every 12 hours for the first 24 hours; Maintenance: 8 mg/kg IV every 12 hours or 200 mg orally every 12 hours (for children ≥ 2 years)

Side Effects

Visual disturbances, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, hepatotoxicity, and QT prolongation

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to voriconazole or any component of the formulation; co-administration with certain drugs that are strong CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers

Important Warnings

Risk of hepatotoxicity, visual disturbances, and serious skin reactions; monitor liver function and visual changes; caution in patients with a history of arrhythmias or electrolyte imbalances due to potential for QT prolongation

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Voriconazole available in UAE pharmacies:

VERON 200 mg Tablets VFEND 200 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection VFEND 200 mg Tablets VFEND 40 mg/ml Oral Suspension VFEND 40 mg/ml Powder For Oral Suspension VFEND 50 mg Tablets VORICET 200 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection VORICET 200 mg Tablets VORICET 50 mg Tablets VORICONA-DENK 200 mg Tablets

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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