Voriconazole is a triazole antifungal agent that can be administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion.
Dosing levels based on body weight (probably using ideal body weight):
(1) 3 mg/kg
(2) 4 mg/kg
(3) 6 mg/kg
A single vial of resuspended parenteral solution contains 200 mg in 20 mL (10 mg/mL).
volume in mL to required for dose =
= (body weight in kg) * (dose in mg/kg) / 10
number of vials required to prepare a single dose =
= (volume in mL to administer) / 20
The drug is infused over 1-2 hours at a maximum rate of 3 mg/kg per hour.
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Specialty: Pharmacology, clinical
