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Voriconazole

 
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    Oral / IV
    Voriconazole
    Vfend 
     
    Activity against moulds, including Aspergillus

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibit fungal synthesis of ergosterol, and element of the fungal cell membrane.

  • Microbiology

  • Effective against Cryptococcus, Candida and Aspergillus.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Invasive candidiasis
  • Aspergillosis
  • Adverse Effects
  • Rash
  • Nausea / vomiting / diarrhoea
    LFT derangement
    Transient visual disturbance
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