Voriconazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Voriconazole is a triazole antifungal medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for invasive aspergillosis, candidaemia, oesophageal candidiasis and other serious fungal infections. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Voriconazole works

Voriconazole blocks an enzyme fungi need to make ergosterol, a key building block of their cell membranes. Without enough ergosterol the membrane becomes leaky and unstable, so the fungus cannot grow and spread, giving the immune system a chance to clear the infection.

What is Voriconazole used for?

• Invasive aspergillosis
• Candidaemia
• Oesophageal candidiasis
• Other serious fungal infections

Voriconazole is used to treat serious and sometimes life-threatening fungal infections, including invasive aspergillosis, Candida infections of the blood and oesophagus, and rarer moulds such as Scedosporium and Fusarium. It is also used to prevent fungal infections in people with very weak immune systems, for example after a bone marrow transplant. Treatment is usually started or supervised by a specialist.

Side effects of Voriconazole

Voriconazole is a powerful medicine, and side effects are fairly common. They include:

• Blurred vision or brighter, altered colours
• Skin rash
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
• Headache
• Swelling of the hands or feet
• Abnormal liver blood tests

Get urgent medical help for a severe or blistering rash, yellowing of the skin or eyes, a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, or hallucinations.

Precautions and warnings

• Avoid strong sunlight and use sunscreen and protective clothing, as it makes the skin very sensitive to light; long-term use has been linked to skin cancer.
• Do not drive or operate machinery, especially at night, if you notice vision changes.
• It interacts with many medicines, including some cholesterol medicines, blood thinners, anti-epileptics, HIV medicines and heart rhythm medicines, so tell your doctor about everything you take.
• Your doctor will check liver function, and possibly kidney function and heart rhythm, during treatment.
• It should not be used in pregnancy unless clearly needed, and women who could become pregnant should use effective contraception.

Frequently asked questions about Voriconazole

What is the price of Voriconazole in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Voriconazole products currently in stock range from Rs 796 to Rs 2,669 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Vorif 50mg Tablet at Rs 796. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Voriconazole are available in Pakistan?

Voriconazole is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Vorif (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited) and Noric (Mti Medical Pvt Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Voriconazole?

Yes. Voriconazole is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Voriconazole be used during pregnancy?

It should not be used in pregnancy unless clearly needed, and women who could become pregnant should use effective contraception.

Are all Voriconazole brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Voriconazole in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Voriconazole brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Voriconazole from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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