Isavuconazole Pharmacology




Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals show

Summary: Isavuconazole is an azole antifungal that can be used for various fungal infections. <br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode, I discuss isavuconazole pharmacology, adverse effect, drug interactions, and pharmacokinetics.<br> <br> <br> <br> Isavuconazole is interestingly associated with QT shortening which is different from most azole antifungals that cause QT prolongation. <br> <br> <br> <br> Oral bioavailability of isavuconazole is nearly 100% so dose conversions between IV and oral are typically not difficult to navigate.