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Lower Bioavailability and Shorter Half-Life of Voriconazole in Pediatric BMT Patients

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Voriconazole, a triazole antifungal agent with excellent oral bioavailability has been used for mold prophylaxis in transplant recipients. Lack of detailed pharmacokinetic information in the pediatric BMT setting has been an impediment to optimal dosing regimen of this agent in children.

Source: Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2011.12.299

Authors: K. Han, R. Windreich, R. Venkataramanan, J. Rivett, W. Zhao, R.K. Goyal

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650