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voriconazole IV

voriconazole IV
Brand names: Vfend
Form Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS 200 mg

Display Azoles Class: 081408

Medication comments:
voriconazole should be dosed using Adjusted Body Weight for obese patients with BMI >30 kg/m2.

Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications
Usual Adult Dose
Comments
Renal Dosage Adjustments
voriconazole IV
(Vfend©)
6 mg/kg q12h x 2 doses, then 3-4 mg/kg q12h No adjustment necessary
Per policy, these drugs may be converted from IV to PO in patients who meet criteria.  
voriconazole
(Vfend) IV
weight based dosing (3-4 mg/kg q12h) 200 mg PO q12h
fixed (non-weight based) dosing may convert from IV to PO on a mg-to-mg basis.
USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances.
The following outlines must be followed.
generic (Brand) Route [Packaging: Manufacturer ⇒ Dispense] NIOSH Group
voriconazole (Vfend) IV [n/a] Reproductive Risk
Pharmacy:
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation


Exposure Risk:
low
• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Double  CX gloves ,  gown ,  CSTD 
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: IV  CSTD  Area
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Ideal: Positive pressure room
Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
• Omnicell Load: No
Transport • Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Double bag, single  CX gloves 
Nursing:
Storage /
Admin.


Exposure Risk:
low
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single CX glove,  gown , use of  CSTD 
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Picked up from Pharmacy
• Signage on Patient Door Required: Yes
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
• Special Manipulation for Administration: n/a
Disposal /
Spills
• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full-  black bin , trace-  yellow bin 
• Disposol of Used PPE:  yellow bin 
• Spill management: Manage like antineoplastic agents
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Preg Category D. Release to the environment should be minimized per MSDS.

Last updated: Apr. 4, 2024
  • Renal Adjustment Policy voriconazole subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
  • Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
  • IV to PO Conversion Policy Policy


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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556



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