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Voriconazole

Last Revision: November 30, 2022.

CASRN: 137234-62-9

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Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of voriconazole during breastfeeding. If voriconazole is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. Until more data become available, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Miconazole, Nystatin

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Voriconazole

CAS Registry Number

137234-62-9

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Antifungal Agents

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