Inhaled voriconazole for prevention of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2009 Jun;53(6):2613-5. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01657-08. Epub 2009 Mar 16.

Abstract

Targeted airway delivery of antifungals as prophylaxis against invasive aspergillosis may lead to high lung drug concentrations while avoiding toxicities associated with systemically administered agents. We evaluated the effectiveness of aerosolizing the intravenous formulation of voriconazole as prophylaxis against invasive pulmonary aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in an established murine model. Inhaled voriconazole significantly improved survival and limited the extent of invasive disease, as assessed by histopathology, compared to control and amphotericin B treatments.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis / prevention & control*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred ICR
  • Pyrimidines / administration & dosage*
  • Triazoles / administration & dosage*
  • Voriconazole

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Pyrimidines
  • Triazoles
  • Amphotericin B
  • Voriconazole