Adverse reactions to voriconazole.

Boyd, Aileen E; Modi, Simon; Howard, Susan J; Moore, Caroline B; Keevil, Brian G; Denning, David W · Clin Infect Dis · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Voriconazole is a new antifungal agent effective in the treatment of invasive aspergillosis. Interpatient variation in plasma concentrations is considerable--more than 100-fold. We describe 3 patients with diverse manifestations of toxicity (e.g., hallucinations, hypoglycemia, electrolyte disturbance, and pneumonitis) possibly attributable to high voriconazole concentrations. Measurement of plasma concentrations could be helpful in optimizing voriconazole dosages.

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