voriconazole

Also known as (AlphaR,betas)-alpha-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5-fluoro-beta-methyl-alpha(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-4-pyrimidineethanol, Voriconazolum, (R-(R*,s*))-alpha-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5-fluoro-beta-methyl-alpha-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-4-pyrimidineethanol, Voriconazol, VCZ, UK-109496

Voriconazole, sold under the brand name Vfend among others, is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of fungal infections. This includes aspergillosis, candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, penicilliosis, and infections by Scedosporium or Fusarium. It can be taken by mouth or used by injection into a vein.

Key facts

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Drug.tradename: Vfend, others
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Drug.routes_of_administration: Intravenous, by mouth
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Medical uses
Contraindications
Side effects
Interactions
Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
History
Society and culture
Brand names
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Common side effects include vision problems, nausea, abdominal pain, rash, headache, and hallucinations. Use during pregnancy may result in harm to the fetus. It is in the triazole family of medications., and works by affecting fungal metabolism and fungal cell membranes.