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VFEND

Voriconazole · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution

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Overview

Brand name
VFEND
Generic name
Voriconazole
Dosage form
Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
Route
Intravenous
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Roerig
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
2
Packages
3
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Voriconazole 10 mg/mL 349434 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
Route of administration
Intravenous
Presentations
5

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Azole Antifungal [EPC] EPC All 44 members
Azoles [CS] CS All 44 members
Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 93 members
Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 34 members
Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 118 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
021267
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
May 24, 2002
Sponsor
PF PRISM CV
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
44
Products approved under application 021267.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
021267-001 VFEND POWDER VORICONAZOLE Prescription AP RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AP
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated (parenteral aqueous solutions)

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 021267.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 70 Labeling Approved February 19, 2026 Standard
Supplement 69 Labeling Approved January 28, 2026 Standard
Supplement 67 Labeling Approved March 12, 2025 Standard
Supplement 63 Labeling Approved October 18, 2022 Standard
Supplement 64 Labeling Approved August 16, 2022 Standard
Supplement 62 Labeling Approved January 28, 2022 Standard
Supplement 61 Labeling Approved October 13, 2021 Standard
Supplement 60 Labeling Approved April 15, 2021 Standard
Supplement 59 Labeling Approved January 25, 2021 Standard
Supplement 57 Labeling Approved January 14, 2021 Standard
Supplement 58 Labeling Approved September 4, 2020 Standard
Supplement 55 Labeling Approved April 30, 2019 Standard
Supplement 50 Efficacy Approved January 29, 2019 Priority
Supplement 54 Labeling Approved July 28, 2017 Standard
Supplement 53 Labeling Approved June 15, 2017 Standard
Supplement 48 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved January 15, 2016 Standard
Supplement 47 Labeling Approved February 3, 2015 Standard
Supplement 46 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 24, 2014 Standard
Supplement 45 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 9, 2014 Standard
Supplement 44 Labeling Approved April 7, 2014 Standard
Supplement 42 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 25, 2013 Standard
Supplement 40 Labeling Approved November 16, 2011 Standard
Supplement 37 Labeling Approved June 1, 2011 Unknown
Supplement 34 Labeling Approved December 15, 2010 Unknown
Supplement 36 Labeling Approved November 21, 2010 Unknown
Supplement 33 Labeling Approved June 17, 2010 Unknown
Supplement 32 Labeling Approved June 17, 2010 Unknown
Supplement 29 Labeling Approved June 17, 2010 Standard
Supplement 25 Labeling Approved June 17, 2010 Standard
Supplement 26 Labeling Approved May 30, 2008 Standard
Supplement 24 Labeling Approved March 10, 2008 Standard
Supplement 16 Labeling Approved February 5, 2008 Standard
Supplement 21 Labeling Approved December 1, 2006 Standard
Supplement 19 Labeling Approved May 19, 2006 Standard
Supplement 15 Labeling Approved March 10, 2006 Standard
Supplement 12 Labeling Approved December 18, 2005 Standard
Supplement 11 Labeling Approved July 7, 2005 Standard
Supplement 10 Labeling Approved March 24, 2005 Standard
Supplement 9 Efficacy Approved December 21, 2004 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved April 21, 2004 Standard
Supplement 5 Labeling Approved April 21, 2004 Standard
Supplement 7 Labeling Approved February 4, 2004 Standard
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved March 28, 2003 Standard
Original application 1 Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer Approved May 24, 2002 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · February 24, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · February 23, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · January 29, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · January 29, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 17, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · March 14, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 21, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · October 19, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 17, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 17, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · February 1, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · January 31, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · October 14, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · October 14, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · April 19, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · April 19, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · January 26, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · January 26, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · January 26, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · January 19, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · September 8, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 8, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · May 2, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · May 1, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · February 13, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · January 30, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · August 2, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · July 31, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · June 19, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · June 16, 2017

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260320). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260320 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260320

Recent Major Changes

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Contraindications ( 4 ) 1/2026

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VFEND is an azole antifungal indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with: • Invasive aspergillosis ( 1.1 ) • Candidemia in non-neutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections ( 1.2 ) • Esophageal candidiasis ( 1.3 ) • Serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium species including Fusarium solani , in patients intolerant of, or refractory to, other therapy ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Invasive Aspergillosis VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis (IA). In clinical trials, the majority of isolates recovered were Aspergillus fumigatus . There was a small number of cases of culture-proven disease due to species of Aspergillus other than A. fumigatus [see Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.5) and Microbiology (12.4) ] . 1.2 Candidemia in Non-neutropenic Patients and Other Deep Tissue Candida Infections VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of candidemia in non-neutropenic patients and the following Candida infections: disseminated infections in skin and infections in abdomen, kidney, bladder wall, and wounds [see Clinical Studies (14.2 , 14.5) and Microbiology (12.4) ] . 1.3 Esophageal Candidiasis VFEND is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis (EC) [see Clinical Studies (14.3 , 14.5) and Microbiology (12.4) ] . 1.4 Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis VFEND is indicated for the treatment of serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum (asexual form of Pseudallescheria boydii ) and Fusarium spp. including Fusarium solani , in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) intolerant of, or refractory to, other therapy [see Clinical Studies (14.4) and Microbiology (12.4) ] . 1.5 Usage Specimens for fungal culture and other relevant laboratory studies (including histopathology) should be obtained prior to therapy to isolate and identify causative organism(s). Therapy may be instituted before the results of the cultures and other laboratory studies are known. However, once these results become available, antifungal therapy should be adjusted accordingly.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Dosage in Adults ( 2.3 ) Infection Loading Dose Maintenance Dose Intravenous infusion Intravenous infusion Oral tablets Oral suspension Invasive Aspergillosis 6 mg/kg every 12 hours for the first 24 hours 4 mg/kg every 12 hours 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours Candidemia in nonneutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections 3–4 mg/kg every 12 hours 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis 4 mg/kg every 12 hours 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours Esophageal Candidiasis Not Evaluated Not Evaluated 200 mg every 12 hours 5 mL every 12 hours o Adult patients weighing less than 40 kg: oral maintenance dose 100 mg or 150 mg every 12 hours o Hepatic Impairment : Use half the maintenance dose in adult patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B) ( 2.5 ) o Renal Impairment : Avoid intravenous administration in adult patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min) ( 2.6 ) • Dosage in Pediatric Patients 2 years of age and older ( 2.4 ) o For pediatric patients 2 to less than 12 years of age and 12 to 14 years of age weighing less than 50 kg see Table below. Infection Loading Dose Maintenance Dose Intravenous infusion Intravenous infusion Oral tablets Oral suspension Invasive Aspergillosis 9 mg/kg every 12 hours for the first 24 hours 8 mg/kg every 12 hours after the first 24 hours 9 mg/kg every 12 hours (maximum dose of 350 mg every 12 hours) 0.225 mL/kg every 12 hours [maximum dose of 8.75 mL (350 mg) every 12 hours] Candidemia in nonneutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections Scedosporiosis and Fusariosis Esophageal Candidiasis Not Evaluated 4 mg/kg every 12 hours 9 mg/kg every 12 hours (maximum dose of 350 mg every 12 hours) 0.225 mL/kg every 12 hours [maximum dose of 8.75 mL (350 mg) every 12 hours] o For pediatric patients aged 12 to 14 years weighing greater than or equal to 50 kg and those aged 15 years and older regardless of body weight use adult dosage. ( 2.4 ) o Dosage adjustment of VFEND in pediatric patients with renal or hepatic impairment has not been established ( 2.5 , 2.6 ) • See full prescribing information for instructions on reconstitution of VFEND lyophilized powder for intravenous use and important administration instructions ( 2.1 , 2.6 , 2.7 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions for Use in All Patients 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 3 hours. Administer diluted VFEND I.V. by intravenous infusion over 1 to 3 hours only. Do not administer as an IV bolus injection. 2.2 Use of VFEND I.V. with Other Parenteral Drug Products Blood products and concentrated electrolytes VFEND I.V. must not be infused concomitantly with any blood product or short-term infusion of concentrated electrolytes, even if the two infusions are running in separate intravenous lines (or cannulas). Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia should be corrected prior to initiation of and during VFEND therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] . Intravenous solutions containing (non-concentrated) electrolytes VFEND I.V. can be infused at the same time as other intravenous solutions containing (non-concentrated) electrolytes, but must be infused through a separate line. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) VFEND I.V. can be infused at the same time as total parenteral nutrition, but must be infused in a separate line. If infused through a multiple-lumen catheter, TPN needs to be administered using a different port from the one used for VFEND I.V. 2.3 Recommended Dosing Regimen in Adults Invasive aspergillosis and serious fungal infections due to Fusarium spp. and Scedosporium apiospermum See Table 1. Therapy must be initiated with the specified loading dose regimen of intravenous VFEND on Day 1 fo …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS • For Injection : Lyophilized powder containing 200 mg of voriconazole and 3,200 mg of sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium (SBECD); after reconstitution 10 mg/mL of voriconazole and 160 mg/mL of SBECD ( 3 ) Powder for Solution for Injection VFEND I.V. for Injection is supplied in a single-dose vial as a sterile lyophilized powder equivalent to 200 mg voriconazole and 3,200 mg sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium (SBECD).

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • VFEND is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to voriconazole or its excipients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2) ] . There is no information regarding cross-sensitivity between VFEND and other azole antifungal agents. Refer to the prescribing information for other azole antifungal agents. • Concomittant use of VFEND with the interacting drugs described and listed below in this section are a guide and not considered a comprehensive list of all possible drugs that may be contraindicated with VFEND. 1. Concomitant use of VFEND is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A4 for metabolism, and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life‐threatening reactions [see Drug Interactions (7) ]: • Eplerenone • Ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergotamine, dihydroergotamine) • Finerenone • Ivabradine • Lurasidone • Naloxegol • Pimozide • Quinidine • Rifabutin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] • Sirolimus [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] • Tolvaptan • Venetoclax: Coadministration at initiation and during the ramp-up phase is contraindicated in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) due to the potential for increased risk of tumor lysis syndrome [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . • Voclosporin 2. Concomitant use of VFEND is contraindicated with drugs and herbal products that induce CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and/or CYP3A4 and for which significantly reduced voriconazole plasma concentrations may be associated with loss of efficacy [see Drug Interactions (7) ]: • Carbamazepine • Efavirenz Concomitant use with efavirenz dosages of 400 mg every 24 hours or higher is contraindicated [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . • Long-acting barbiturates • Rifabutin • Rifampin • Ritonavir Concomitant use with high-dose ritonavir (400 mg every 12 hours) is contraindicated. Concomitant use with low-dose ritonavir (100 mg every 12 hours) should be avoided, unless an assessment of the benefit/risk to the patient justifies the use of VFEND [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . • St. John’s Wort [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] • Known hypersensitivity to voriconazole or its excipients ( 4 ) • Concomitant use with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A4 for metabolism, and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions ( 4 , 7 ) • Concomitant use with drugs and herbal products that induce CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and/or CYP3A4 and for which significantly reduced voriconazole plasma concentrations may be associated with loss of efficacy ( 4 , 7 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hepatic Toxicity : Serious hepatic reactions reported. Evaluate liver function tests at start of and during VFEND therapy ( 5.1 ) • Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation : Correct potassium, magnesium, and calcium prior to use; caution patients with proarrhythmic conditions ( 5.2 ) • Infusion Related Reactions (including anaphylaxis) : Stop the infusion ( 5.3 ) • Visual Disturbances (including optic neuritis and papilledema): Monitor visual function if treatment continues beyond 28 days ( 5.4 ) • Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions : Discontinue for exfoliative cutaneous reactions ( 5.5 ) • Photosensitivity : Avoid sunlight due to risk of photosensitivity ( 5.6 ) • Adrenal Dysfunction : Carefully monitor patients receiving VFEND and corticosteroids (via all routes of administration) for adrenal dysfunction both during and after VFEND treatment. Instruct patients to seek immediate medical care if they develop signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome or adrenal insufficiency ( 5.8 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Voriconazole can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Inform pregnant patients of the potential hazard to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with VFEND ( 5.9 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) • Skeletal Adverse Reactions : Fluorosis and periostitis with long-term voriconazole therapy. Discontinue if these adverse reactions occur ( 5.12 ) • Clinically Significant Drug Interactions : Review patient's concomitant medications ( 5.13 , 7 ) 5.1 Hepatic Toxicity In clinical trials, there have been uncommon cases of serious hepatic reactions during treatment with VFEND (including clinical hepatitis, cholestasis and fulminant hepatic failure, including fatalities). Instances of hepatic reactions were noted to occur primarily in patients with serious underlying medical conditions (predominantly hematological malignancy). Hepatic reactions, including hepatitis and jaundice, have occurred among patients with no other identifiable risk factors. Liver dysfunction has usually been reversible on discontinuation of therapy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . A higher frequency of liver enzyme elevations was observed in the pediatric population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Hepatic function should be monitored in both adult and pediatric patients. Measure serum transaminase levels and bilirubin at the initiation of VFEND therapy and monitor at least weekly for the first month of treatment. Monitoring frequency can be reduced to monthly during continued use if no clinically significant changes are noted. If liver function tests become markedly elevated compared to baseline, VFEND should be discontinued unless the medical judgment of the benefit/risk of the treatment for the patient justifies continued use [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) , and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . 5.2 Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation Some azoles, including VFEND, have been associated with prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram. During clinical development and postmarketing surveillance, there have been rare cases of arrhythmias, (including ventricular arrhythmias such as torsade de pointes ), cardiac arrests and sudden deaths in patients taking voriconazole. These cases usually involved seriously ill patients with multiple confounding risk factors, such as history of cardiotoxic chemotherapy, cardiomyopathy, hypokalemia and concomitant medications that may have been contributory. VFEND should be administered with caution to patients with potentially proarrhythmic conditions, such as: • Congenital or acquired QT prolongation • Cardiomyopathy, in particular when heart failure is present • Sinus bradycardia • Existing symptomatic arrhythmias • Concomitant medicinal product that is known to prolong QT interval [see Contraindications (4) , Drug Interactions (7) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] Rigorous attempts to correct potassium, magnesium and calcium should be m …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hepatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Infusion Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Visual Disturbances [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Photosensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Renal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Adult Patients : The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) were visual disturbances, fever, nausea, rash, vomiting, chills, headache, liver function test abnormal, tachycardia, hallucinations ( 6 ) • Pediatric Patients : The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5%) were visual disturbances, pyrexia, vomiting, epistaxis, nausea, rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hypertension, hypokalemia, cough, headache, thrombocytopenia, ALT abnormal, hypotension, peripheral edema, hyperglycemia, tachycardia, dyspnea, hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, LFT abnormal, mucosal inflammation, photophobia, abdominal distention, constipation, dizziness, hallucinations, hemoptysis, hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia, renal impairment, upper respiratory tract infection ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 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. Clinical Trials Experience in Adults Overview The most frequently reported adverse reactions (see Table 4 ) in the adult therapeutic trials were visual disturbances (18.7%), fever (5.7%), nausea (5.4%), rash (5.3%), vomiting (4.4%), chills (3.7%), headache (3.0%), liver function test increased (2.7%), tachycardia (2.4%), hallucinations (2.4%). The adverse reactions which most often led to discontinuation of voriconazole therapy were elevated liver function tests, rash, and visual disturbances [see Warning and Precautions (5.1 , 5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . The data described in Table 4 reflect exposure to voriconazole in 1655 patients in nine therapeutic studies. This represents a heterogeneous population, including immunocompromised patients, e.g., patients with hematological malignancy or HIV and non-neutropenic patients. This subgroup does not include healthy subjects and patients treated in the compassionate use and non-therapeutic studies. This patient population was 62% male, had a mean age of 46 years (range 11–90, including 51 patients aged 12–18 years), and was 78% White and 10% Black. Five hundred sixty one patients had a duration of voriconazole therapy of greater than 12 weeks, with 136 patients receiving voriconazole for over six months. Table 4 includes all adverse reactions which were reported at an incidence of ≥2% during voriconazole therapy in the all therapeutic studies population, studies 307/602 and 608 combined, or study 305, as well as events of concern which occurred at an incidence of 3× upper limit of normal (not necessarily comprising an adverse reaction) was 17.7% (268/1514) in adult subjects treated with VFEND for therapeutic use in pooled clinical trials. Increased incidence of liver function test abnormalities may be associated with higher plasma concentrations and/or doses. The majority of abnormal liver function tests either resolved during treatment without dose adjustment or resolved following dose adjustment, including discontinuation of therapy. VFEND has been infrequently associated with cases of serious hepatic toxicity including cases of jaundice and rare cases of hepatitis and hepatic failure leading to death. Most of these patients had other serious underlying conditions. Liver function tests s …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Voriconazole is metabolized by cytochrome P450 isoenzymes, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4. Therefore, inhibitors or inducers of these isoenzymes may increase or decrease voriconazole plasma concentrations, respectively. Voriconazole is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4, and also inhibits CYP2C19 and CYP2C9. Therefore, voriconazole may increase the plasma concentrations of substances metabolized by these CYP450 isoenzymes. Table 10 and Table 11 provide listings of clinically significant drug interactions, including contraindicated drugs [see Contraindications (4) ] . Drugs listed in Table 10 and Table 11 are a guide and not considered a comprehensive list of all possible drugs and herbal products that are contraindicated or may interact with VFEND. Table 10: Effect of Other Drugs on Voriconazole Pharmacokinetics [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] Drug/Drug Class (Mechanism of Interaction by the Drug) Voriconazole Plasma Exposure (C max and AUC τ after 200 mg every 12 hours) Prevention or Management Recommendations Rifampin Results based on in vivo clinical studies generally following repeat oral dosing with 200 mg every 12 hours voriconazole to healthy subjects and Rifabutin (CYP450 Induction) Significantly Reduced Contraindicated Efavirenz (400 mg every 24 hours) Results based on in vivo clinical study following repeat oral dosing with 400 mg every 12 hours for 1 day, then 200 mg every 12 hours for at least 2 days voriconazole to healthy subjects (CYP450 Induction) Significantly Reduced Contraindicated Efavirenz (300 mg every 24 hours) (CYP450 Induction) Slight Decrease in AUC τ When voriconazole is concomitantly administered with efavirenz, voriconazole oral maintenance dose should be increased to 400 mg every 12 hours and efavirenz should be decreased to 300 mg every 24 hours. High-dose Ritonavir (400 mg every 12 hours) (CYP450 Induction) Significantly Reduced Contraindicated Low-dose Ritonavir (100 mg every 12 hours) (CYP450 Induction) Reduced Concomitant administration of voriconazole and low-dose ritonavir (100 mg every 12 hours) should be avoided, unless an assessment of the benefit/risk to the patient justifies the use of voriconazole. Carbamazepine (CYP450 Induction) Not Studied In Vivo or In Vitro , but Likely to Result in Significant Reduction Contraindicated Long Acting Barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital, mephobarbital) (CYP450 Induction) Not Studied In Vivo or In Vitro , but Likely to Result in Significant Reduction Contraindicated Phenytoin (CYP450 Induction) Significantly Reduced Increase voriconazole maintenance dose from 4 mg/kg to 5 mg/kg IV every 12 hours or from 200 mg to 400 mg orally every 12 hours (100 mg to 200 mg orally every 12 hours in patients weighing less than 40 kg). Letermovir (CYP2C9/2C19 Induction) Reduced If concomitant administration of voriconazole with letermovir cannot be avoided, monitor for reduced effectiveness of voriconazole. St. John's Wort (CYP450 inducer; P-gp inducer) Significantly Reduced Contraindicated Oral Contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (CYP2C19 Inhibition) Increased Monitoring for adverse reactions and toxicity related to voriconazole is recommended for concomitant administration with oral contraceptives. Fluconazole (CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 Inhibition) Significantly Increased Avoid concomitant administration of voriconazole and fluconazole. Monitoring for adverse reactions and toxicity related to voriconazole is started within 24 hours after the last dose of fluconazole. Other HIV Protease Inhibitors (CYP3A4 Inhibition) In Vivo Studies Showed No Significant Effects of Indinavir on Voriconazole Exposure In Vitro Studies Demonstrated Potential for Inhibition of Voriconazole Metabolism (Increased Plasma Exposure) No dosage adjustment in the voriconazole dosage needed for concomitant administration with indinavir. Frequent monitoring for adverse reactions and toxicity related to voriconazole for concomitant administration with other H …

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pediatrics : Safety and effectiveness in patients younger than 2 years has not been established ( 8.4 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Voriconazole can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on the use of VFEND in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, oral voriconazole was associated with fetal malformations in rats and fetal toxicity in rabbits. Cleft palates and hydronephrosis/hydroureter were observed in rat pups exposed to voriconazole during organogenesis at and above 10 mg/kg (0.3 times the RMD of 200 mg every 12 hours based on body surface area comparisons). In rabbits, embryomortality, reduced fetal weight and increased incidence of skeletal variations, cervical ribs and extrasternal ossification sites were observed in pups when pregnant rabbits were orally dosed at 100 mg/kg (6 times the RMD based on body surface area comparisons) during organogenesis. Rats exposed to voriconazole from implantation to weaning experienced increased gestational length and dystocia, which were associated with increased perinatal pup mortality at the 10 mg/kg dose [see Data ] . If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, inform the patient of the potential hazard to the fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20% respectively. Data Animal Data Voriconazole was administered orally to pregnant rats during organogenesis (gestation days 6–17) at 10, 30, and 60 mg/kg/day. Voriconazole was associated with increased incidences of the malformations hydroureter and hydronephrosis at 10 mg/kg/day or greater, approximately 0.3 times the recommended human dose (RMD) based on body surface area comparisons, and cleft palate at 60 mg/kg , approximately 2 times the RMD based on body surface area comparisons. Reduced ossification of sacral and caudal vertebrae, skull, pubic, and hyoid bone, supernumerary ribs, anomalies of the sternebrae, and dilatation of the ureter/renal pelvis were also observed at doses of 10 mg/kg or greater. There was no evidence of maternal toxicity at any dose. Voriconazole was administered orally to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis (gestation days 7–19) at 10, 40, and 100 mg/kg/day. Voriconazole was associated with increased post-implantation loss and decreased fetal body weight, in association with maternal toxicity (decreased body weight gain and food consumption) at 100 mg/kg/day (6 times the RMD based on body surface area comparisons). Fetal skeletal variations (increases in the incidence of cervical rib and extra sternebral ossification sites) were observed at 100 mg/kg/day. In a peri- and postnatal toxicity study in rats, voriconazole was administered orally to female rats from implantation through the end of lactation at 1, 3, and 10 mg/kg/day. Voriconazole prolonged the duration of gestation and labor and produced dystocia with related increases in maternal mortality and decreases in perinatal survival of F1 pups at 10 mg/kg/day, approximately 0.3 times the RMD. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary No data are available regarding the presence of voriconazole in human milk, the effects of voriconazole on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for VFEND and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from VFEND or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with VFEND. The coadministration of voriconazole with the oral contraceptive, Ortho-Nov …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Voriconazole is an antifungal drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION VFEND (voriconazole), an azole antifungal agent is available as a lyophilized powder for solution for intravenous infusion. The structural formula is: Voriconazole is designated chemically as (2R,3S)-2-(2, 4-difluorophenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl)-1-(1 H -1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-butanol with an empirical formula of C 16 H 14 F 3 N 5 O 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 [see Dosage and Administration (2) ] . Chemical Structure

10 OVERDOSAGE 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 reaction 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 Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied Powder for Solution for Injection VFEND I.V. for Injection is supplied in a single-dose vial as a sterile lyophilized powder equivalent to 200 mg voriconazole and 3,200 mg sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin sodium (SBECD). It does not contain preservatives and is not made with natural rubber latex. Individually packaged vials of 200 mg VFEND I.V. (NDC 0049-4190-01) 16.2 Storage VFEND I.V. for Injection unreconstituted vials should be stored at 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 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°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 24 hours at 2°C to 8°C (36°F 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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
30,201
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: VORICONAZOLE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0049-3190-01 0049-3190 Roerig 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0049-3190-01) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE May 24, 2002
0049-3190-28 0049-3190 Roerig 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0049-3190-28) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE March 28, 2003
0049-4190-01 0049-4190 Roerig 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0049-4190-01) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE October 24, 2012
0049-3190 0049-3190 Roerig — May 24, 2002
0049-4190 0049-4190 Roerig — October 24, 2012

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Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts

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