Use of Intravenous Posaconazole in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients.

Posaconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal used for prophylaxis and treatment of invasive fungal infections. There is no published data to inform prescribers on dosing of the intravenous (IV) formulation in the pediatric population. We describe our experience including dosing, serum concentrations, and tolerability. Four patients (3 to 9 y) received IV posaconazole for treatment of documented/suspected invasive fungal infections. Patients achieved therapeutic concentrations on daily doses of 8.4 to 12.2 mg/kg and adverse effects were minimal. Higher dosing per body weight of IV posaconazole may be required in the pediatric population compared with adults to consistently achieve therapeutic concentrations.