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Antifungals Flashcards

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topical antifungals - uses

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*superficial mycoses
*vulvovaginal candiasis
*thrush

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topical antifungals - benefits

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*safe and generally effective

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amphotericin B - mechanism of action

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*binds to ergosterol in the cell membrane of yeasts and some molds, increasing cell permeability

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amphotericin B - overveiw

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*IV only
*broad spectrum of activity

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amphotericin B - indications

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deep-seated or systemic fungal infections
-yeasts (candida, cryptococcus)
-dimorphic fungi
-aspergillus

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amphotericin B - problems

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*NEPHROTOXICITY (dysfunction of PCT of kidney)
*infusional toxicity

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flucytosine - overview

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*pyrimidine analog
*given orally
*ALWAYS given WITH AMPHOTERICIN

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flucytosine - mechanism of action

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*inhibits RNA and DNA synthesis (b/c its a pyrimidine analog)

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flucytosine - indications

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*cryptococcal infections (given w/ amphotericin, esp in HIV patients)

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azole class - mechanism of action

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*interferes with synthesis and permeability of fungal cell membranes through inhibiting fungal p450 and synthesis of ergosterole

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fluconazole - spectrum

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*YEASTS only (candida, cryptococcus, coccidioidomycosis)
*NOT C. krusei (resistant)

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fluconazole - benefits

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*EXCELLENT penetration into CSF for fungal infections (crypto meningitis)
*IV and oral

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fluconazole - resistance to what organisms

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*intrinsic: ALL C. krusei, many C. glabrata
*acquired: C. albicans

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itraconazole - indications

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*mostly the dimorphic fungi
*activity against molds

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voriconazole - indications

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*yeasts AND molds (especially ASPERGILLUS)

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voriconazole - side effects

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rash, hepatitis, visual disturbances, heart dysrhythmia

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isavuconazole - indications

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*yeasts and molds, especially good for mucormycosis

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echinocandins - examples of drugs

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  1. caspofungin
  2. micafungin
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echinocandins - mechanism of action

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*inhibits 1,3-beta-glucan synthetase (key cell wall component)

20
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echinocandins - indications

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*activity against candida and aspergillus
*NO activity against crypto
*drug of choice against resistant candida infections

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terbinafine - mechanism of action

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*an analymine, which inhibits SQUALENE EPOXIDASE, thereby inhibiting ergosterol synthesis for the fungal cell membrane

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terbinafine - indications

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onchomycosis of toenails/fingernails (must be given for a long time)

23
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therapy for pneumocystis jirovecii

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primary therapy = TMP/SXT (trimethoprim/sulfa) NOT ANTIFUNGAL

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do we use antifungals for pneumocystis jirovecii

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NO, we actually use an antibacterial

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posaconazole - indications

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*yeasts AND molds, including mucormycosis

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