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 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
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