voriconazole(Vfend)
Triazole antifungal (extended-spectrum)
Pronunciation
/vɔːrɪˈkɒnəzoʊl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- voriconazole
- Brand names
- Vfend
- Therapeutic class
- Triazole antifungal (extended-spectrum)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take oral doses 1h before or 1h after meals.
- Wear sunscreen and protective clothing; long-term use carries skin cancer risk.
- Report changes in vision, hallucinations, or rash.
- Report yellow skin or dark urine.
- Many drug interactions - report all medications.
Sources
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