Voriconazole (oral/injection)

Generic name: voriconazole (oral/injection) [ vor-i-KON-a-zole ]
Brand name: VFEND
Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (200 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (40 mg/mL); oral tablet (200 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Azole antifungals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 24, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is voriconazole?

Voriconazole is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat infections caused by yeast or other types of fungus.

Voriconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use voriconazole if you are allergic to it.

Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects. Some drugs should not be used together with voriconazole. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:

• carbamazepine;

• cisapride;

• efavirenz;

• pimozide;

• quinidine;

• rifabutin, rifampin;

• ritonavir;

• sirolimus;

• St. John's wort;

• certain barbiturates (mephobarbital, phenob...