Antifungals Flashcards
fungal skin infection
dermatophytosis
three ways to administer antifungal drugs
topical
oral
parenteral
treatment with antifungals is _____ term, lasting _____ months
long
3-6 months
three classes of antifungals
polyene antifungals
superficial antifungals
imidazoles
what two classes of antifungals interact with cell membrane, form channels in the membrane and cause them to leak
polyene antifungals
Imidazoles antifungals
considered a topical antifungal, can be used in the mouth and the GI system
nystatin
what species is nystatin especially used in for GI issues
birds
what antifungal is an injectable systemic drug but can be renal toxic
amphotericin B
which class of antifungals disrupt cell division
superficial antifungals
Griseofulvin can be used in kittens with _______
dermatophytosis
what kind of food does griseofulvin need to be given with
fatty food (compound with butter)
griseofulvin is contraindicated for what kind of animals
breeding or pregnant animals
what kind of toxicity can fluconazole cause
hepatotoxic
Which antifungal can
Raise liver enzymes
Appetite loss
Vomiting
Fluconazole
antifungals have a narrow margin of safety with the ______
liver
