For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet and some common side effects associated with Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet.
What is Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet used for?
VFEND is an azole antifungal indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with: Invasive aspergillosis (1.1) Candidemia in non-neutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections (1.2) Esophageal candidiasis (1.3) Serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium species including Fusarium solani, in patients intolerant of, or refractory to, other therapy (1.4) 1.1 Invasive Aspergillosis VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of invasive apergillosis (IA). In clinical trials, the majority of isolates recovered were Aspergillus fumigatus. There was a small number of cases of culture-proven disease due to species of Aspergillus other than A. fumigatus [see Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.5) and Microbiology (12.4)]. 1.2 Candidemia in Non-neutropenic Patients and Other Deep Tissue Candida Infections VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of candidemia in non-neutropenic patients and the following Candida infections: disseminated infections in skin and infections in abdomen, kidney, bladder wall, and wounds [see Clinical Studies (14.2, 14.5) and Microbiology (12.4)]. 1.3 Esophageal Candidiasis VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis (EC) in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older [see Clinical Studies (14.3, 14.5) and Microbiology (12.4)]. 1.4 Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis VFEND is indicated for the treatment of serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum (asexual form of Pseudallescheria boydii) and Fusarium spp. including Fusarium solani, in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) intolerant of, or refractory to, other therapy [see Clinical Studies (14.4) and Microbiology (12.4)]. 1.5 Usage Specimens for fungal culture and other relevant laboratory studies (including histopathology) should be obtained prior to therapy to isolate and identify causative organism(s). Therapy may be instituted before the results of the cultures and other laboratory studies are known. However, once these results become available, antifungal therapy should be adjusted accordingly.
I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?
Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet contains only one active ingredient that is Voriconazole. We have analyzed the usage of Voriconazole in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Voriconazole poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.
Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
Low RiskCAS Number: 137234-62-9
Antifungal drug with similar structure than fluconazole available for systemic, oral and intravenous use, and topically for ophthalmic purposes. A latest update no published data on excretion in breast milk were found. Pharmacokinetic data indicates that it may likely pass into the milk in amounts that could be significant.Authorized use in children as young as 2 years of age. It has been used in 10-months-old infants. Until more published data on this drug regarding breastfeeding is available, safer alternatives of better known drugs, should be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity. The small dose and poor absorption into plasma of most ophthalmic preparations makes it unlikely the pass of the drug into breast milk in significant amount.

What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet?
Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet so you should inform him based on your convenience.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet, is it safe?
Though Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.
If I am using Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Vfend | Voriconazole Tablet in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week