Anti-fungals Flashcards

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Examples of anti-fungals

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Nystatin (cream)
Clotrimazole (cream)
Fluconazole

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Target of anti-fungal drugs

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Ergosterol, a constituent of fungal cell membranes

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3
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Common side effects of fluconazole

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GI upset
Headache
Hepatitis
Hypersensitivity (rash)

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4
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Contraindications of fluconazole

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Pregnancy (risk of foetal malformation)

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5
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Why are elderly hospital inpatients particularly susceptible to oral candidiasis? Why is this important?

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Commonly treated with antibiotics, inhaled corticosteroids, antimuscarinics. Sore mouth can reduce appetite and increase recovery time

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