This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | Revised: 8/2022 | ||||
PATIENT INFORMATION VFEND (VEE-fend) (voriconazole) tablets, for oral use VFEND (VEE-fend) (voriconazole) for oral suspension VFEND (VEE-fend) (voriconazole) for injection, for intravenous use | |||||
Read the Patient Information that comes with VFEND before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or treatment. | |||||
What is VFEND? VFEND is a prescription medicine used to treat certain serious fungal infections in your blood and body. These infections are called "aspergillosis," "esophageal candidiasis," "Scedosporium," "Fusarium," and "candidemia". It is not known if VFEND is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years old. | |||||
Do not take VFEND if you:
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Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Do not start taking a new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider or pharmacist. | |||||
Before you take VFEND, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
VFEND may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how VFEND works. Know what medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine. | |||||
How should I take VFEND?
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What should I avoid while taking VFEND?
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What are possible side effects of VFEND? VFEND may cause serious side effects including:
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Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include: | |||||
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Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have any of the symptoms listed above. | |||||
The most common side effects of VFEND in adults include: | |||||
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The most common side effects of VFEND in children include: | |||||
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Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of VFEND. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. | |||||
How should I store VFEND?
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General information about the safe and effective use of VFEND. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use VFEND for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give VFEND to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about VFEND that is written for health professionals. | |||||
What are the ingredients in VFEND? Active ingredient: voriconazole. Inactive ingredients: VFEND IV: sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium. VFEND tablets: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and a coating containing hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. VFEND oral suspension: anhydrous citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, natural orange flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucrose, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum. | |||||
This product's labeling may have been updated. For the most recent prescribing information, please visit www.pfizer.com. For more information, go to www.pfizer.com or call 1-800-438-1985. |
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This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | Revised: 8/2022 | ||||
PATIENT INFORMATION VFEND (VEE-fend) (voriconazole) tablets, for oral use VFEND (VEE-fend) (voriconazole) for oral suspension VFEND (VEE-fend) (voriconazole) for injection, for intravenous use | |||||
Read the Patient Information that comes with VFEND before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or treatment. | |||||
What is VFEND? VFEND is a prescription medicine used to treat certain serious fungal infections in your blood and body. These infections are called "aspergillosis," "esophageal candidiasis," "Scedosporium," "Fusarium," and "candidemia". It is not known if VFEND is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years old. | |||||
Do not take VFEND if you:
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Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Do not start taking a new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider or pharmacist. | |||||
Before you take VFEND, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
VFEND may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how VFEND works. Know what medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine. | |||||
How should I take VFEND?
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What should I avoid while taking VFEND?
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What are possible side effects of VFEND? VFEND may cause serious side effects including:
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Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include: | |||||
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Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include: | |||||
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Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have any of the symptoms listed above. | |||||
The most common side effects of VFEND in adults include: | |||||
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The most common side effects of VFEND in children include: | |||||
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Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of VFEND. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. | |||||
How should I store VFEND?
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General information about the safe and effective use of VFEND. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use VFEND for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give VFEND to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about VFEND that is written for health professionals. | |||||
What are the ingredients in VFEND? Active ingredient: voriconazole. Inactive ingredients: VFEND IV: sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium. VFEND tablets: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and a coating containing hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. VFEND oral suspension: anhydrous citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, natural orange flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucrose, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum. | |||||
This product's labeling may have been updated. For the most recent prescribing information, please visit www.pfizer.com. For more information, go to www.pfizer.com or call 1-800-438-1985. |
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