Antifungal Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Antifungal drug for skin fungi that disrupts cell division
A
Griseofulvin
2
Q
Antifungal drug that degrades cell membranes
A
Nystatin
3
Q
This antifungal drug binds to ergosterol.
A
Amphotericin B
4
Q
Drug used against nail fungus
A
Terbinafine
5
Q
Two drugs that prevent synthesis of ergosterol
A
Miconazole (Imidazole) and Terbinafine
6
Q
What’s the mode of action of Amphotericin B?
A
Binds to ergosterol
7
Q
Antifungal drug that is toxic to kidney
A
Amphotericin B
8
Q
Antifungal drug that disrupts cell wall synthesis
A
Echinocandins
