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voriconazole PO

voriconazole PO
Brand names: Vfend
Form Strength
TABLET, ORAL 200 mg

Display Azoles Class: 081408

Medication comments:
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications
Usual Adult Dose
Comments
Renal Dosage Adjustments
voriconazole PO
(Vfend©)
Wt ≥ 40 kg:
200 mg q12h
Wt < 40 kg:
100 mg q12h
No adjustment necessary
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]
Activities
voriconazole (Vfend) PO
[UD ⇒ UD]
 200 mg tablet Stock @ IDBH? N
NIOSH Table 2B
Pharmacy:
Receiving / Storage / Preparation


Exposure Risk: minimal
• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: n/a
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: Carousel
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: n/a
• Omnicell Load: No
Transport • Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing:
Storage / Administration


Exposure Risk: low
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: via Mouth- Single pair of CX approved gloves
via Tube- double CX gloves and gown
Wash hands after handling
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer
• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: Standard
• Special Manipulation for Administration: n/a
Disposal / Spills • Disposal of Drug Waste: Full-  blue bin 
Trace/packaging- trash
• Disposol of Used PPE: trash bin (inside plastic bag)
• Spill management: n/a
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Purchased in final dosage form; packaged as unit dose. Does not require additional manipulation for dispensing.

Last updated: May. 22, 2025
  • Renal Adjustment Policy voriconazole subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
  • Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk



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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