Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Vfend
(voriconazole)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Voriconazole, is a broad spectrum, triazole antifungal agent and is indicated in adults and children aged 2 years and above as follows: treatment of invasive aspergillosis; treatment of in candidaemianon-neutropenic patients; treatment of fluconazole-resistant serious invasive Candida infections (including C. krusei); Treatment of serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium spp. and Fusarium spp. Vfend should be administered primarily to patients with progressive, possibly life-threatening infections. Prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in high risk allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain voriconazole as their active ingredient composition:
Vorier 200mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Vfend
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
Voriconazole Hikma (previously Voriconazole Hospira)
Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal) S.A.
Voriconazole Accord
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
voriconazole
Category
Antimycotics for systemic use
Manufacturer
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
Medical Disclaimer
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