Ingredient

Voriconazole

Voriconazole is an antifungal agent used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M102252

What does it do?

Voriconazole is a triazole antifungal that is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. This ingredient is particularly effective against severe fungal infections occurring in immunocompromised patients. It is utilized for the purpose of suppressing systemic infections in pharmaceuticals.

Voriconazole inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of the fungal cell membrane, thereby suppressing the growth and reproduction of fungi. This allows for the effective treatment of fungal infections.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Voriconazole is effective against a wide range of fungi compared to other triazole antifungals and is widely used for the treatment of aspergillosis and candidiasis. It can also be administered both orally and intravenously, making it adjustable for various patient conditions.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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