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AntifungalsExample report

Voriconazole

Vfend

Use with caution

Your body breaks down this drug more slowly, so levels can rise and side effects are more likely.

The genes behind this label

The guidelines read one gene for voriconazole. Each card shows the two copies this person inherited and what they mean.

CYP2C19Your two copies: *1/*2

Intermediate metabolizer

One copy works and one doesn't.

Handles several SSRIs, acid reducers such as omeprazole, and the blood thinner clopidogrel.

This result changes the label.

What the guidelines say

What each guideline says about your result.

CYP2C19Intermediate metabolizer

In plain words
Your body breaks down this drug a bit more slowly, so levels may run a little higher. The usual dose is still advised.
What it means
Higher dose-adjusted trough concentrations of voriconazole compared to normal metabolizers.
What the guideline suggests
Initiate therapy with recommended standard of care dosing.

FDA drug label

Use with caution Evidence: moderateSee the FDA table (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, opens in a new tab)

In plain words
Your body breaks down this drug more slowly, so levels can rise and side effects are more likely.
What it means
Results in higher systemic concentrations and may result in higher adverse reaction risk.
What the label suggests
No specific dosing change in the FDA table. Refer to FDA labeling.

About voriconazole

Voriconazole (Vfend) is a triazole antifungal used for serious infections such as invasive aspergillosis.

Used for
Invasive aspergillosis, candidemia and other deep Candida infections, esophageal candidiasis, and Scedosporium and Fusarium infections, in adults and children 2 and older

Read more about voriconazole and genetics

Don't change a dose on your own. Bring this report to your prescriber or pharmacist. They can weigh it with everything else they know about you.

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