Anti-fungals pt. 2 Flashcards
T or F
Polyenes contains conjugated -ene system of double bonds yet no activity against bacteria, rickettsia, or viruses and highly potent, broad spectrum antifungals.
True
Isolated from Streptomyces natalensis.
Natamycin
Brand name of Natamycin
Pimaricin, Natacyn
___-membered ring polyenes cause potassium ion leakage and cell lysis at same concentration.
26-membered ring
Uses of Natamycin 5% ophthalmic suspension.
Treatment for fungal conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and keratitis.
Isolated from Streptomyces noursei in 1951
Nystatin
Which of the following is True about Nystatin?
I. Not absorbed systematically when orally administered
II. Too toxic for parenteral administration
III. Tx of GI monolial infections by Candida spp
IV. Cream, ung, powder for cutaneous and mucocutaneous candidiasis
a. I, II, IV
b. II, III, IV
c. I, II, III, IV
d. III, IV
C. I, II, III, IV
Brand name of Nystatin
Mycostatin
Oral Tablets are used for vaginal candidiasis. Oral tablets and troches are used for GI and oral candidiasis.
A. First statement is correct.
B. Second statement is correct.
C. Both of the statements are correct.
D. Both of the statements are incorrect.
B. Second statement is correct,
Vaginal Tablets are used for vaginal candidiasis. Oral tablets and troches are used for GI and oral candidiasis.
T or F
Nystatin + Tetracycline can be used for prevention of monilial overgrowth.
True
Amphotericin B is purified from fermentation beer of a soil culture of _______ ______ in Venezuela
Streptomyces nodosus
What is the mechanism of action of Amphotericin B?
Interact with ergosterol in fungi to produce an aggregate that forms a transmembrane channel.
Parenteral Amphotericin B can be used for treatment of?
For treatment of severe, potentially life-threatening: Coccidioidonycosis Cryptococcosis Aspergillosis Sporotrichosis Histoplasmosis Mucormycosis
CCASHM
Grisactin, Gris-PEG, Grifulvin
Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin is isolated from what specie in 1939?
Penicillium griseofulvum
MOA of Griseofulvin
Rapidly arrests cell division in metaphase.
Rapid, reversible dissolution of the mitotic spindle apparatus, probably by binding with the tubulin dimer that is required for microtubule assembly.
Adverse effects (6) of Griseofulvin.
Rash, urticaria, GI upset, headache, dizziness, insomnia
In 1959, Griseofulvin was introduced to human medicine for systemic tx of tinea infections.
After systemic absorption, griseofulvin is carried by the systemic circulation and capillary beds to the skin, nails, and hair follicles, where it concentrates in keratin precursor cells, which are gradually exfoliated and replaced by healthy tissue.
A. First statement is correct.
B. Second statement is correct.
C. Both of the statements are correct.
D. Both of the statements are incorrect.
C. Both of the statements are correct.