Anti-fungals Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of anti-fungals
A
Nystatin (cream)
Clotrimazole (cream)
Fluconazole
2
Q
Target of anti-fungal drugs
A
Ergosterol, a constituent of fungal cell membranes
3
Q
Common side effects of fluconazole
A
GI upset
Headache
Hepatitis
Hypersensitivity (rash)
4
Q
Contraindications of fluconazole
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Pregnancy (risk of foetal malformation)
5
Q
Why are elderly hospital inpatients particularly susceptible to oral candidiasis? Why is this important?
A
Commonly treated with antibiotics, inhaled corticosteroids, antimuscarinics. Sore mouth can reduce appetite and increase recovery time