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1
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Amphotericin MoA?

A

binds ergosterol –> forming pores in membranes with loss of vital intracellular constituents

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Nystatin MoA?

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[same as Amphotericin]

binds ergosterol –> forming pores in membranes with loss of vital intracellular constituents

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Amphotericin Pharmacokinetics?

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  1. IV or topical only
  2. Slow excretion by kidney & hepato-biliary
  3. 1/2 life = 15 d
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Amphotericin Spectrum

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broad spectrum!!

  • life threatening
  • systemic infection
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Amphotericin Adr?

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  1. Nephrotoxicity
  2. acute fever/chill
  3. Anemia
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Nystatin Pharmacokinetics?

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Topical only!!

NO orally absorption

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Nystatin Spectrum

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Superficial Candidal infection

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Nystatin Adr?

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  1. Topically: well-tolerated

2. Oral: mild GI upset

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Caspofungin MoA?

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inhibits synthesis of cell wall component

–> disrupting assembly

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Caspofungin Pharmacokinetics?

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IV only!!

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11
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How P450 inducers affect Caspofungin?

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decreasing level

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Caspofungin spectrum?

A

aspergillosis (infection with aspergillus), if resistant to ampho B

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Caspofungin Adr?

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infusion related symptoms

* histamine –> rash, pruritus, n/v

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14
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Triazoles MoA?

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[like imidazole]

* inhibit P450 ergosterol synthesis –> altering membrane permeability

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15
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How Triazole comparing with Imidazole?

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more selective inhibition of fungal P450

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Representing Triazole drug?

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  1. Fluconazole
  2. Intraconazole
  3. Terconazole
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Fluconazole Pharmacokinetics?

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  1. IV/po
  2. renal excretion
  3. enter CNS
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Fluconazole Spectrum

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  1. oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis
    2 vulvovaginal candidiasis (single dose)
  2. cryptococcal meningitis
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19
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Fluconazole Adr?

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  1. GI upset : well-tolerated

2. Lesser effect on CYP450 metabolism

20
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Intraconazole Pharmacokinetics?

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  1. IV/po

2. hepatic metabolism

21
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Intraconazole Spectrum?

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  1. superficial dermatophytosis

2. onychomycosis

22
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Intraconazole Adr?

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  1. inhibits CYP450 metabolism

2. n/v, diarrhea, headache

23
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Terconazole Pharmacokinetics?

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Topical only

24
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Terconazole Spectrum?

A

vulvovaginal candidiasis

25
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Terconazole Adr?

26
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Imidazole MoA?

A

inhibit CYP450 ergosterol synthesis –> altering membrane permeability

27
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Imidazole representing drug?

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  1. Ketoconazole

2. Clotrimazole/Miconazole

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Ketoconazole Pharmacokinetics?

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  1. IV/po/topical

2. Hepatic metabolism

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Ketoconazole Spectrum?

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  1. System infection (candidiasis)

2. wide use in dermatologic indications

30
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Why Ketoconazole use for systemic treatment declines?

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Due to toxicity

31
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Ketoconazole Adr?

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  1. Hepatotoxicity, anorexia, n/v
  2. Inhibits CYP450
  3. Inhibits Androgen-GC biosynthesis
32
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Clotrimazole Pharmacokinetics?

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Topical only

33
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Clotrimazole Spectrum?

A

Oral & vaginal candidiasis

34
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Clotrimazole Adr?

35
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Terbinafine MoA?

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inhibits squalene oxidase reducng ergosterol synthesis

36
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Terbinafine Pharmacokinetics?

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  1. po & topical

2. Metabolized by P450

37
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Terbinafine Spectrum

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  1. po: onychomycosis of finger/toe nails

2. topical: athlete’s foot

38
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Terbinafine Adr?

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  1. Inhibition CYP450

2. headache, diarrhea, rash

39
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Flucytosine MoA?

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converted to 5FU in fungi –> inhibit thymidylate synthetase & DNA synthesis

40
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Flucytosine Pharmacokinetics?

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  1. well-absorbed & distributed

2. renal elimination –> decrease dose if renal impair

41
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Flucytosine Spectrum?

A

cryptococcosis & candidiasis serious infections

42
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Flucytosine Adr?

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  1. n/v, skin rashes

2. prolonged use –> bone marrow depression

43
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Griseofulvin MoA?

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binds to fungal microtubules inhibiting mitosis

44
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Griseofulvin Pharmacokinetics?

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  1. po: poor

- -> improving with: microsizing particle, fatty meal

45
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Griseofulvin Spectrum?

A

Severe dermatophytosis of skin, hair, finger/toe nails

46
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Griseofulvin Adr?

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  1. hypersensitivity reactions

2. GI distress, headache, confusion

DD/BL Final (11 decks)

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