Voriconazole
Synonym(s):2R,3S-2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol;UK-109496;Voriconazole
- CAS NO.:137234-62-9
- Empirical Formula: C16H14F3N5O
- Molecular Weight: 349.31
- MDL number: MFCD00905717
- EINECS: 629-701-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-05-18 08:51:57
What is Voriconazole?
Absorption
The oral bioavailability is estimated to be 96% in healthy adults. Population pharmacokinetic studies report a reduced bioavailability pediatric patients with a mean of 61.8% (range 44.6–64.5%) thought to be due to differences in first-pass metabolism or due to differences in diet . Of note, transplant patients also have reduced bioavailability but this is known to increase with time after transplantation and may be due in part to gastrointestinal upset from surgery and some transplant medications. Tmax is 1-2 hours with oral administration. When administered with a high-fat meal Cmax decreases by 34% and AUC by 24%. pH does not have an effect on absorption of voriconazole. Differences in Cmax and AUC have been observed between healthy adult males and females with Cmax increasing by 83% and AUC by 113% although this has not been observed to significantly impact medication safety profiles.
Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include photophobia and possible QTc prolongation. In case of overdose, supportive care and ECG monitoring are recommended. Activated charcoal may aid in the removal of unabsorbed drug. Voriconazole is cleared by hemodialysis at a rate of 121 mL/min which may be helpful in removing absorbed drug. Carcinogenicity studies found hepatocellular adenomas in female rats at doses of 50 mg/kg and hepatocellular carcinomas found in male rats at doses of 6 and 50 mg/kg. These doses are equivalent to 0.2 and 1.6 times the recommended maintenance dose (RMD). Studies in mice detected hepatocellular carcinomas in males at doses of 100 mg/kg or 1.4 times the RMD. Hepatocellular adenomas were detected in both male and female mice.
Description
Voriconazole was introduced in the US for the treatment of acute invasive aspergillosis, candidosis and other emerging fungal infections seen in immuno compromised patients. It can be synthesized in 3 steps by reaction of readily available 6-( 1 -bromoethyl)-4-chloro-5 fluoropyrimidine with I-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(1,2,4-triazol-I-yl) ethanone in the presence of zinc metal. The resulting racemic mixture was submitted to a reductive dechlorination step followed by resolution with (R)-camphorsulfonic acid. Voriconazole is structurally related to fluconazole (Pfizer, diflucan?) and acts by inhibiting the cytochrome P450- dependant enzyme 14a-sterol demethylase of ergosterol synthesis (thereby resulting in the formation of a cell membrane with abnormal characteristics and accumulation of toxic sterol intermediates). Voriconazole was more active than itraconazole and fluconazole against Cryptococcus neoformans and a variety of Candidas species such as C. albicans, C. glabrata C. krusei.
The Uses of Voriconazole
Voriconazole is a triazole, antifungal agent that inhibits a broad range of pathogenic yeasts, including Candida (MIC = 0.03-8 μg/ml), and filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus, Scedosporium, and Fusarium. Its inhibitory action results from its ability to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, the major sterol of the fungal cell membrane.
Background
Voriconazole (Vfend, Pfizer) is a triazole antifungal medication used to treat serious fungal infections. It is used to treat invasive fungal infections that are generally seen in patients who are immunocompromised. These include invasive candidiasis, invasive aspergillosis, and emerging fungal infections. The increased affinity of voriconazole for 14-alpha sterol demethylase makes it useful against some fluconazole-resistant organisms.
Voriconazole was approved by the FDA under the trade name Vfend on May 24, 2002.
Indications
For the treatment of esophageal candidiasis, cadidemia, invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, and serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium spp.
Pharmacokinetics
Voriconazole is a fungistatic triazole antifungal used to treat infections by inhibiting fungal growth. It is known to cause hepatotoxic and photosensitivity reactions in some patients.
Metabolism
Voriconazole undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism through cytochrome enzymes CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4. CYP2C19 mediates N-oxidation with an apparent Km of 14 μM and an apparent Vmax of 0.22 nmol/min/nmol CYP2C19. Voriconazole N-oxide is the major circulating metabolite, accounting for 72% of radiolabeled metabolites found. CYP3A4 contributes to N-oxidation with a Km of 16 μM and Vmax of 0.05 nmol/min/nmol CYP3A4 as well as 4-hydroxylation with a Km of 11 μM and a Vmax of 0.10 nmol/min/nmol CYP3A4. CYP3A5 and CYP3A7 provide minor contributions to N-oxidation and 4-hydroxylation. The N-oxide and 4-hydroxylated metabolites undergo glucuronidation and are excreted through the urine with other minor glucuronidated metabolites.
Properties of Voriconazole
Melting point: | 127-130°C |
Boiling point: | 508.6±60.0 °C(Predicted) |
Density | 1.42±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Flash point: | 9℃ |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | DMSO: >20mg/mL |
form | white powder |
color | White to Almost white |
Safety information for Voriconazole
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H301:Acute toxicity,oral H341:Germ cell mutagenicity H351:Carcinogenicity H361:Reproductive toxicity H371:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
Computed Descriptors for Voriconazole
InChIKey | BCEHBSKCWLPMDN-MGPLVRAMSA-N |
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