Voriconazole and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with voriconazole.
Voriconazole Food
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the oral absorption and bioavailability of voriconazole. According to the product labeling, administration of multiple doses of voriconazole with high-fat meals decreased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 34% and 24%, respectively, when the drug is administered as a tablet, and by 58% and 37%, respectively, when administered as the oral suspension.
MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, voriconazole tablets and oral suspension should be taken at least one hour before or after a meal.
References
- (2002) "Product Information. VFEND (voriconazole)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
- Wohlt PD, Zheng L, Gunderson S, Balzar SA, Johnson BD, Fish JT (2009) "Recommendations for the use of medications with continuous enteral nutrition." Am J Health Syst Pharm, 66, p. 1438-67
Voriconazole drug interactions
There are 664 drug interactions with voriconazole.
Voriconazole disease interactions
There are 6 disease interactions with voriconazole which include:
- QT prolongation
- electrolyte disturbances
- galactose intolerance
- hepatotoxicity
- renal dysfunction
- risk of pancreatitis
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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