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Vfend IV — CareFirst (Caremark)

Candidemia in non-neutropenic patients and deep tissue Candida infections (skin, abdomen, kidney, bladder wall, and wounds)

Initial criteria

  • Specimens for fungal culture and other relevant laboratory studies should be obtained prior to therapy
  • Therapy may be initiated before culture results are known but should be adjusted accordingly once results become available