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Drug profile · INN

voriconazole

voriconazole (VFEND) is a cytochrome p450 51 inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: iv (infusion). Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02) J02AC03
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — voriconazole
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02)
Route
IV (INFUSION)
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

voriconazole (VFEND) is a cytochrome p450 51 inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: iv (infusion). Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN voriconazole
Brand VFEND
Mechanism Cytochrome P450 51 inhibitor
Target Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J02)
Route IV (INFUSION)
Formulation POWDER
ATC code J02AC03

Mechanism of action

Cytochrome P450 51 inhibitor

Primary target: Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP230824 Phase 3 · PARItec · Uncomplicated candidemia
  2. FMGX-CS-302 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Invasive mold infections caused by Aspergillus spp., Fusariu
  3. Voriconazole 200mg Phase 1 · First People's Hospital · Cryptococcal Meningitis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  2. clotrimazole Cytochrome P450 51 inhibitor
  3. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  4. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  5. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  6. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)

Frequently asked questions

What is voriconazole?

voriconazole (VFEND) is a cytochrome p450 51 inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: iv (infusion). Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for voriconazole?

VFEND is a marketed brand name for voriconazole. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of voriconazole?

voriconazole has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.