Voriconazole
Voriconazole is a triazole antifungal used for serious fungal infections. Exposure varies widely and it has extensive clinically important interactions. Listed uses include invasive aspergillosis, candidaemia and oesophageal candidiasis.
Key points
- Blood-level monitoring may be used to balance efficacy and toxicity.
- Visual changes, liver injury, QT prolongation and neurological effects require active monitoring.
- Long-term treatment increases sun sensitivity and skin-cancer risk, making sun protection important.
Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on specialist diagnosis, prescription, interaction and pharmacy checks.
Important safety checks
Review liver disease, heart rhythm, electrolytes, eye symptoms, pregnancy, sun exposure and every medicine or supplement. Oral and intravenous products have route-specific considerations.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for fainting, a new irregular heartbeat, severe confusion, sudden visual loss, yellow skin or eyes, blistering skin, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.