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Medicine Details

Verz 200 Injection

Manufacturer: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition: Voriconazole (200mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Severe fungal infections Verz 200 Injection works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Verz 200 Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. Verz 200 Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered the injection. To get the most benefit, get the injection at evenly spaced times and continue taking it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, and headache. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint, and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens. Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. The medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.

How to Use: Verz 200 Injection is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Verz 200 Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Verz 200 Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Verz 200 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Verz 200 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Verz 200 Injection may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Verz 200 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Verz 200 Injection is recommended. - Liver : CAUTION - Verz 200 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Verz 200 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Verz 200 Injection, consult your doctor.

Packaging: vial of 1 Injection

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Severe fungal infections

Side Effects: Headache | Vomiting | Nausea | Altered vision | Slow heart rate | Hallucination | Abnormal liver function tests

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: CAUTION