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Antifungal Agents Flashcards

1
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All fatty acids and their salts have fungicidal properties

A

FATTY ACIDS

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2
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Only topically, Inhibits androgen and adrenal steroid synthesis

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Ketoconazole

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3
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Adverse Effect of Ketoconazole

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gynecomastia

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4
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present in perspiration (0.01%)

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Propionic Acid

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5
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from caprylic acid (in coconut and palm oil)

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Sodium Caprylate

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6
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from destructive distillation of castor oil

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Undecylenic Acid

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7
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Lacks the endocrinologic effects of ketoconazole

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Itraconazole

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8
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inhibits squalene epoxidase

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Terbinafine

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9
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Absorption is increased with fatty acids

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GRISEOFULVIN (Penicillum griseofulvum)

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10
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Excellent penetrability into the CSF

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Fluconazole (PO, IV)

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11
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DOC for cryptococcal meningitis

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Fluconazole (PO, IV)

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12
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DOC for systemic mycoses

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Amphotericin B

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13
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Mechanism of Action of GRISEOFULVIN (Penicillum griseofulvum)

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Interacts with the microtubule within the fungus and inhibit mitosis (metaphase)

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14
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Mechanism of Action of AZOLES

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interacts with C 14 α demethylase to block demethylation of lanosterol to ergosterol in membranes

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15
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Mechanism of Action of POLYENES

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Pore formation; binds to ergosterol—>disrupts membrane function—>cell death

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16
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Candida infections

17
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(Streptomyces natalensis)

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(Streptomyces noursei)

19
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(Streptomyces nodosus)

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Amphotericin B

20
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pyrimidine, + Amphotericin B

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Flucytosine

21
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(systemic mycoses & meningitis Cryptococcus & Candida)

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Amphotericin B

22
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Mechanism of Action of NUCLEOSIDES

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Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis

23
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For superficial mycoses

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Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Econazole

24
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For SC and systemic mycoses

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Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Fluconazole

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