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VFEND

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Overview

What is VFEND?

VFEND(voriconazole), an azole antifungal agent is available as a lyophilized powder for solution for intravenous infusion, film-coated tablets for oral administration, and as a powder for oral suspension. The structural formula is:

Voriconazole is designated chemically as (2R,3S)-2-(2, 4-difluorophenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl)-1-(1-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-butanol with an empirical formula of CHFNO and a molecular weight of 349.3.

Voriconazole drug substance is a white to light-colored powder.

VFEND I.V. is a white lyophilized powder containing nominally 200 mg voriconazole and 3200 mg sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium in a 30 mL Type I clear glass vial.

VFEND I.V. is intended for administration by intravenous infusion. It is a single-dose, unpreserved product. Vials containing 200 mg lyophilized voriconazole are intended for reconstitution with Water for Injection to produce a solution containing 10 mg/mL VFEND and 160 mg/mL of sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium. The resultant solution is further diluted prior to administration as an intravenous infusion [].

VFEND Tablets contain 50 mg or 200 mg of voriconazole. The inactive ingredients include lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, magnesium stearate and a coating containing hypromellose, titanium dioxide, lactose monohydrate and triacetin.

VFEND for Oral Suspension is a white to off-white powder providing a white to off-white orange-flavored suspension when reconstituted. Bottles containing 45 g powder for oral suspension are intended for reconstitution with water to produce a suspension containing 40 mg/mL voriconazole. The inactive ingredients include colloidal silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium benzoate, anhydrous citric acid, natural orange flavor, and sucrose.



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What are the available doses of VFEND?

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take VFEND?

How should I use VFEND?

VFEND is indicated for use in patients 12 years of age and older in the treatment of the following fungal infections:

VFEND Tablets or Oral Suspension should be taken at least one hour before or after a meal.

VFEND I.V. for Injection requires reconstitution to 10 mg/mL and subsequent dilution to 5 mg/mL or less prior to administration as an infusion, at a maximum rate of 3 mg/kg per hour over 1 to 2 hours.

Do not administer as an IV bolus injection.


What interacts with VFEND?

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What are the warnings of VFEND?

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What are the precautions of VFEND?

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What are the side effects of VFEND?

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What should I look out for while using VFEND?

Hypersensitivity to voriconazole or its excipients ()

Coadministration with terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide or quinidine, sirolimus due to risk of serious adverse reactions (,)

Coadministration with rifampin, carbamazepine, long-acting barbiturates, efavirenz, ritonavir, rifabutin, ergot alkaloids, and St. John's Wort due to risk of loss of efficacy (,)


What might happen if I take too much VFEND?

In clinical trials, there were three cases of accidental overdose. All occurred in pediatric patients who received up to five times the recommended intravenous dose of voriconazole. A single adverse event of photophobia of 10 minutes duration was reported.

There is no known antidote to voriconazole.

Voriconazole is hemodialyzed with clearance of 121 mL/min. The intravenous vehicle, SBECD, is hemodialyzed with clearance of 55 mL/min. In an overdose, hemodialysis may assist in the removal of voriconazole and SBECD from the body.


How should I store and handle VFEND?

VFEND I.V. for Injection unreconstituted vials should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. VFEND is a single dose unpreserved sterile lyophile. From a microbiological point of view, following reconstitution of the lyophile with Water for Injection, the reconstituted solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and should not be longer than 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). This medicinal product is for single use only and any unused solution should be discarded. Only clear solutions without particles should be used [].VFEND Tablets should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].VFEND Powder for Oral Suspension should be stored at 2° – 8°C (36°– 46° F) (in a refrigerator) before reconstitution. The shelf-life of the powder for oral suspension is 24 months. The reconstituted suspension should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. The shelf-life of the reconstituted suspension is 14 days. Any remaining suspension should be discarded 14 days after reconstitution.VFEND I.V. for Injection unreconstituted vials should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. VFEND is a single dose unpreserved sterile lyophile. From a microbiological point of view, following reconstitution of the lyophile with Water for Injection, the reconstituted solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and should not be longer than 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). This medicinal product is for single use only and any unused solution should be discarded. Only clear solutions without particles should be used [].VFEND Tablets should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].VFEND Powder for Oral Suspension should be stored at 2° – 8°C (36°– 46° F) (in a refrigerator) before reconstitution. The shelf-life of the powder for oral suspension is 24 months. The reconstituted suspension should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. The shelf-life of the reconstituted suspension is 14 days. Any remaining suspension should be discarded 14 days after reconstitution.VFEND I.V. for Injection unreconstituted vials should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. VFEND is a single dose unpreserved sterile lyophile. From a microbiological point of view, following reconstitution of the lyophile with Water for Injection, the reconstituted solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and should not be longer than 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). This medicinal product is for single use only and any unused solution should be discarded. Only clear solutions without particles should be used [].VFEND Tablets should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].VFEND Powder for Oral Suspension should be stored at 2° – 8°C (36°– 46° F) (in a refrigerator) before reconstitution. The shelf-life of the powder for oral suspension is 24 months. The reconstituted suspension should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. The shelf-life of the reconstituted suspension is 14 days. Any remaining suspension should be discarded 14 days after reconstitution.VFEND I.V. for Injection unreconstituted vials should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. VFEND is a single dose unpreserved sterile lyophile. From a microbiological point of view, following reconstitution of the lyophile with Water for Injection, the reconstituted solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and should not be longer than 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 24 hours at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). This medicinal product is for single use only and any unused solution should be discarded. Only clear solutions without particles should be used [].VFEND Tablets should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].VFEND Powder for Oral Suspension should be stored at 2° – 8°C (36°– 46° F) (in a refrigerator) before reconstitution. The shelf-life of the powder for oral suspension is 24 months. The reconstituted suspension should be stored at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. The shelf-life of the reconstituted suspension is 14 days. Any remaining suspension should be discarded 14 days after reconstitution.Benazepril hydrochloride tablets, USP, 40 mg, are round, blue, film-coated tablets, debossed “S” on one side and “344” on the other side, packaged as follows:NDC 43063-787-30 bottle of 30 tablets.Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.Dispense in tight container (USP). Benazepril hydrochloride tablets, USP, 40 mg, are round, blue, film-coated tablets, debossed “S” on one side and “344” on the other side, packaged as follows:NDC 43063-787-30 bottle of 30 tablets.Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.Dispense in tight container (USP). Benazepril hydrochloride tablets, USP, 40 mg, are round, blue, film-coated tablets, debossed “S” on one side and “344” on the other side, packaged as follows:NDC 43063-787-30 bottle of 30 tablets.Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.Dispense in tight container (USP). Benazepril hydrochloride tablets, USP, 40 mg, are round, blue, film-coated tablets, debossed “S” on one side and “344” on the other side, packaged as follows:NDC 43063-787-30 bottle of 30 tablets.Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.Dispense in tight container (USP).


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Clinical Information

Chemical Structure

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Clinical Pharmacology

Voriconazole is an antifungal drug []

Non-Clinical Toxicology
Hypersensitivity to voriconazole or its excipients ()

Coadministration with terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide or quinidine, sirolimus due to risk of serious adverse reactions (,)

Coadministration with rifampin, carbamazepine, long-acting barbiturates, efavirenz, ritonavir, rifabutin, ergot alkaloids, and St. John's Wort due to risk of loss of efficacy (,)

Seefor a listing of drugs that may significantly alter voriconazole concentrations. Also, seefor a listing of drugs that may interact with voriconazole resulting in altered pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of the other drug [].

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

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