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Biochem/physiol Actions

Voriconazole is an antifungal used to treat serious fungal infections. Voriconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting CYP450-dependent 14-α sterol demethylase resulting in a depletion of ergosterol in fungal cell membranes.

It has been used as one of the constituent of YPD (1% yeast extract, 2% peptone, 2% glucose) liquid media.

Voriconazole is an antifungal used to treat serious fungal infections. Voriconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting CYP450-dependent 14-a sterol demethylase resulting in a depletion of ergosterol in fungal cell membranes.

General description

Voriconazole is a second-generation triazole, and is derived from fluconazole. It has a broad and enhanced antifungal spectrum as compared to other older triazoles. It is mostly well tolerated and is available in both oral and intravenous formulations.

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