Table 2.
Adverse effects of voriconazole
Organ system | Adverse effect |
---|---|
Special senses | Altered light perception Photophobia, blurred vision (<30%) |
Cardiovascular system | QTc prolongation |
Gastrointestinal disorders | Nausea, vomiting (<5%) Abdominal pain (<10%) |
Endocrine system | Adrenal insufficiency (rare) |
Liver and biliary system | Increased transaminases (<15%) Hepatitis (rare) |
Central nervous system | Hallucinations, confusion (10%) Headache |
Skin and appendages | Pruritis, rash (<10%) Photosensitivity (<2%) |
Immunologic | Anaphylaxis reported |
Maximum tolerated dose in clinical trials | 800 mg/day (10 mg/kg/day) |
Modified from reference 90.