Alternatives to voriconazole
FDA shortage status is active for voriconazole; 5 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Vfend
voriconazole class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
voriconazole (Vfend) is on an FDA shortage listing while 5 other Azole Antifungal SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 6). Labeled indication field for voriconazole: This medicine treats several types of fungal infections.
Top FAERS reaction fields for voriconazole total 11,984 reports across 10 reactions, set beside fluconazole, isavuconazonium, itraconazole. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About voriconazole
Voriconazole (Vfend) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat serious fungal infections in adults and children 2 years and older.
Used for: This medicine treats several types of fungal infections. It is used for invasive aspergillosis, a lung infection. It also treats candidemia (a blood infection) and other Candida infections in the skin, abdomen, kidney, bladder, and wounds. Voriconazole can also treat esophageal candidiasis (a throat infection) and serious infections caused by Scedosporium and Fusarium fungi.
5 Azole Antifungal peers (wide set)
fluconazole
RxDiflucan
Fluconazole treats vaginal yeast infections. It also treats yeast infections in the mouth and esophagus. Fluconazole can also treat urinary tract infections, peritonitis, systemic Candida infections, and pneumonia. It can also treat cryptococcal meningitis. Fluconazole can also prevent candidiasis in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation.
isavuconazonium
RxCresemba
Cresemba treats invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis. These are serious infections caused by different types of fungi. Cresemba is available as an injection for those 1 year and older. Cresemba capsules are for those 6 years and older who weigh at least 35 pounds.
itraconazole
RxSporanox
Itraconazole treats fungal infections like blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and aspergillosis. It can help both people with healthy immune systems and those with weakened immune systems. It also treats onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails.
ketoconazole
OTCNizoral
This shampoo treats tinea versicolor, a fungal infection. This infection can cause patches on your skin that are lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. These patches may appear on your trunk, neck, arms, and upper thighs.
posaconazole
RxNoxafil
Posaconazole prevents Aspergillus and Candida infections. You may need this medicine if you have a high risk of getting these infections. This often includes people who had a stem cell transplant or have certain blood cancers and are on chemotherapy.
voriconazole vs fluconazole & isavuconazonium · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pyrexia" shows the widest count spread between voriconazole and fluconazole, isavuconazonium, itraconazole in this extract (2,710-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | voriconazole | fluconazole | isavuconazonium | itraconazole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Interaction | 2,315 | 2,934 | 84 | 1,118 |
| Death | 1,460 | 2,137 | 310 | 266 |
| Pyrexia | 1,411 | 4,121 | 125 | 568 |
| Pneumonia | 1,321 | 2,851 | 114 | 461 |
| Condition Aggravated | 1,093 | - | 106 | 387 |
| Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis | 1,028 | - | - | - |
| Febrile Neutropenia | 888 | 2,661 | 135 | 362 |
| Aspergillus Infection | 873 | - | 56 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
voriconazole shortage vs Azole Antifungal peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for voriconazole (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for voriconazole while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for voriconazole: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Vfend SPL strings.
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