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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
voriconazole (Vfend) IV	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]	Activities
voriconazole (Vfend) IV [n/a]		Stock @ IDBH? N NIOSH Table 2^B↑
Pharmacy: Receiving / Storage / Preparation Exposure Risk: low	• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Single CX gloves, gown
	• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
	• Pharmacy Storage Area: IV Area
	• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
	• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Positive pressure room
	• Omnicell Load: No
Transport	• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing: Storage / Administration Exposure Risk: low	• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single pair of CX approved gloves. 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: n/a
	• Special Manipulation for Administration: n/a
Disposal / Spills	• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- black bin Trace- yellow bin
	• Disposol of Used PPE: trash bin (inside plastic bag)
	• Spill management: n/a
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Preg Category D. Release to the environment should be minimized per MSDS.

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
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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