Voriconazole
Warnings
What may interact with Voriconazole?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Adagrasib
-Alfuzosin
-Alprazolam
-Apalutamide
-Certain antibiotics, such as rifabutin, rifampin
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital
-Cisapride
-Conivaptan
-Dronedarone
-Eletriptan
-Encorafenib
-Enzalutamide
-Eplerenone
-Ergot alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-Finerenone
-Flibanserin
-Isavuconazonium
-Ivabradine
-Lomitapide
-Lonafarnib
-Loperamide
-Lovastatin
-Lurasidone
-Mavacamten
-Mirtazapine
-Naloxegol
-Pacritinib
-Pimozide
-Posaconazole
-Quinidine
-Ranolazine
-Silodosin
-Simvastatin
-Sirolimus
-St. John's wort
-Thioridazine
-Tolvaptan
-Triazolam
-Ubrogepant
-Voclosporin
-Ziprasidone
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications for blood pressure, such as amlodipine, nifedipine
-Certain medications for cancer, such as axitinib, bosutinib, cabozantinib, ceritinib, cobimetinib, dabrafenib, dasatinib, glasdegib, ibrutinib, nilotinib, ribociclib, sunitinib, vinblastine, vincristine
-Certain medications for cholesterol, such as atorvastatin, cerivastatin, fluvastatin
-Certain medications for diabetes, such as glipizide or glyburide
-Certain medications for pain, such as alfentanil, fentanyl, methadone, oxycodone
-Certain medications that treat or prevent blood clots, such as warfarin
-Cyclosporine
-Estrogen or progestin hormones
-Eszopiclone
-Everolimus
-Ivacaftor
-Lemborexant
-Letermovir
-Methotrexate
-Midazolam
-NSAIDS, medications for pain and inflammation, such as diclofenac, ibuprofen
-Omeprazole
-Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
-Phenytoin
-Steroid medications, such as prednisone or cortisone
-Tacrolimus
-Tretinoin
-Venetoclax
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 medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Voriconazole?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better of if they get worse.
You may need blood work while taking this medication.
Tell your care team right away if you have any change in your eyesight.
This medication 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 medication may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medication. Contact your care team 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. You may also notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
Talk to your care team if you wish to become pregnant or think you might be pregnant. This medication can cause serious birth defects. Talk to your care team about reliable forms of contraception.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep the container tightly closed. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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