Antifungal Agents Flashcards
Amphotericin MoA?
binds ergosterol –> forming pores in membranes with loss of vital intracellular constituents
Nystatin MoA?
[same as Amphotericin]
binds ergosterol –> forming pores in membranes with loss of vital intracellular constituents
Amphotericin Pharmacokinetics?
- IV or topical only
- Slow excretion by kidney & hepato-biliary
- 1/2 life = 15 d
Amphotericin Spectrum
broad spectrum!!
- life threatening
- systemic infection
Amphotericin Adr?
- Nephrotoxicity
- acute fever/chill
- Anemia
Nystatin Pharmacokinetics?
Topical only!!
NO orally absorption
Nystatin Spectrum
Superficial Candidal infection
Nystatin Adr?
- Topically: well-tolerated
2. Oral: mild GI upset
Caspofungin MoA?
inhibits synthesis of cell wall component
–> disrupting assembly
Caspofungin Pharmacokinetics?
IV only!!
How P450 inducers affect Caspofungin?
decreasing level
Caspofungin spectrum?
aspergillosis (infection with aspergillus), if resistant to ampho B
Caspofungin Adr?
infusion related symptoms
* histamine –> rash, pruritus, n/v
Triazoles MoA?
[like imidazole]
* inhibit P450 ergosterol synthesis –> altering membrane permeability
How Triazole comparing with Imidazole?
more selective inhibition of fungal P450
Representing Triazole drug?
- Fluconazole
- Intraconazole
- Terconazole
Fluconazole Pharmacokinetics?
- IV/po
- renal excretion
- enter CNS
Fluconazole Spectrum
- oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis
2 vulvovaginal candidiasis (single dose) - cryptococcal meningitis