Abstract

Voriconazole is effective for prophylaxis and therapy of invasive fungal infections (IFI). It is metabolized by the CYP450 system 2C19, 2C9 and 3A4 isosenzymes. We have reported that significant interpatient variability exists in plasma voriconazole concentrations after allogeneic HSCT and that about 15% of patients have no detectable voriconazole in the plasma despite adequate dose (Trifilio et al. Cancer 2007;109:1532–1535). Low plasma levels have also been associated with decreased survival in patients with aspergillosis and increased breaktrough Candida glabrata infections (Trifilio et al.

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