What is Vivjoa (oteseconazole) for?
Vivjoa (oteseconazole) is an antifungal medicine. It helps prevent vaginal yeast infections from coming back in women. It’s for those who have had these infections before and are not pregnant or able to get pregnant.
It comes in capsules with 150 mg of oteseconazole.
How does Vivjoa (oteseconazole) work?
Yeast infections often come back and need treatment. But, long-term use of some treatments can be risky. The yeasts might also become resistant to the drugs.
Vivjoa works differently. It blocks a key enzyme in fungi, making it hard for them to grow. This is safer for people than other treatments.
Where has Vivjoa (oteseconazole) been approved?
Vivjoa (oteseconazole) is approved for treating RVCC in women by:
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA, on April 28, 2022.
The FDA gave it Priority Review and special designations for infectious diseases.
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How is Vivjoa (oteseconazole) taken?
Vivjoa can be taken in two ways, depending on what your doctor says. It’s either Vivjoa alone or with fluconazole.
The usual dose for Vivjoa alone is:
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- On Day 1: 600 mg (four capsules), by mouth, then
- On Day 2: 450 mg (three capsules), by mouth, then
- On Day 14: 150 mg (one capsule) once a week (every 7 days) by mouth for 11 weeks.
The usual dose for Vivjoa with fluconazole is:
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- On Day 1, Day 4, and Day 7: 150 mg (one capsule) by mouth, then
- On Days 14 through 20: 150 mg (one capsule) by mouth once each day for 7 days, then
- On Day 28: 150 mg (one capsule) by mouth once a week (every 7 days) for 11 weeks.
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Take the capsules with food. Swallow them whole. Don’t chew, crush, dissolve, or open them.
For more details on how to take Vivjoa, see the official prescribing information. Here is the link.
Note: Always talk to your doctor about the right dose for you.
Are there any known adverse reactions or side effects of Vivjoa (oteseconazole)?
Common adverse reactions
The most common side effects are:
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- Headache
- Nausea
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Serious adverse reactions
There are serious side effects listed, including:
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- Heart failure
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Use in a specific population
Women who are pregnant or can become pregnant should not take Vivjoa. It may harm your unborn baby.
Before starting Vivjoa, tell your doctor about any health issues. This includes kidney or liver problems.
Also, let your doctor know about all medicines you’re taking. This includes cholesterol drugs like rosuvastatin. Taking Vivjoa with these drugs may increase side effects.
For a full list of side effects and reactions, see the official prescribing information.
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