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Antifungals Flashcards

1
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MOA of Azoles?

A

Blocks conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol

Alters cell permeability

Fungistatic

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Anti fungal that may elevate ALT in cats?

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Terbinafine

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2
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Most effective drug for the treatment of systemic mycoses in immunocompromised animals?

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Amphotericin B

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3
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Anti fungals that cross the BBB?

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Flucytosine

Fluconazole

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3
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DOC for Blastomycosis and Histoplasmosis?

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Itraconazole

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4
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Griseofulvin is effective against what fungi?

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Dermatophytes

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Moa of Allylamine (Terbinafine)?

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Inhibits ergosterol synthesis

Inhibits squalene epoxidase

Fungicidal

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5
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What anti fungal combination is used to treat systemic mycoses?

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Amphotericin B with Azoles

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6
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Drug effective against Aspergillus?

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Itraconazole

Clotrimazole

Enilconazole

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6
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ROA of Fluconazole?

A

Oral IV

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7
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ROA of Amphotericin B?

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IV

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Which preparation of Amphotericin B is less toxic? Liposomal or Colloidal?

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Liposomal

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9
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Length of treatment with Ketoconazole?

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Long term (3-6 months)

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10
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Azoles that require an acidic pH for absorption?

A

Ketoconazole

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11
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Which Azoles inhibit cortisol and/or testosterone synthesis?

A

Ketoconazole

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11
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Treatment of K9 nasal Aspergillosis?

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Clotrimazole Enilconazole 5%

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12
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ROA of Terbinafine?

A

Tablet

Topical

Spray (Canada)

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13
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Side effects of Ketoconazole?

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Inappetance

Pruritis and alopecia in dogs

Inhibits cortisol and testosterone synthesis

Teratogenic - don’t use in pregnant animals

Hepatotoxicity

14
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Effect of Ketoconazole on enzymes?

14
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ROA of Lufeneron?

A

PO in dogs

Injection in cats

16
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Moa of Fluctosine?

A

Inhibits thymidylate synthase

Inhibits nucleic acid synthesis

Fungicidal

16
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Treatment of systemic Aspergillosis?

A

Itraconazole PO for 2-3 months

17
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Ketoconazole is effective against what local infections?

A

Dermatophytes

Candida

Malassezia canis

18
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Azole with minimal side effects?

A

Fluconazole

19
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ROA of Flucytosine?

19
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Ketoconazole is effective against what systemic infections?

A

Blastomycosis

Histoplasmosis

21
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MOA of Griseofulvin?

A

Inhibits mitosis

Interferes with microtubule function

Fungistatic

23
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Amphotericin B can be used topically to treat what?

25
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Side effects of Flucytosine?

A

GI irritation

Bone marrow suppression

Liver dysfunction

26
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ROA of Ketoconazole

A

Oral
Topical

27
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Side effects of Amphotericin B?

A

Nephrotoxicity

Hypokalemia

Hypotension

Arrhythmia

29
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MOA of Lufenuron?

A

Inhibits chitin synthetase Inhibits cell wall

30
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MOA of Polyenes?

A

Binds irreversibly to ergosterol

Alters cell membrane permeability

Fungicidal

32
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Side effects of Griseofulvin?

A

GI irritation

In cats - teratogenic, hepatotoxic, and bone marrow suppression

33
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Treatment of Aspergillus keratitis in the horse?

A

Clotrimazole 1%

34
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How long should an animal be treated with Griseofulvin?

35
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ROA of Griseofulvin?

A

Oral Should be given with high fat meal

37
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What drugs are Polyenes?

A

Nystatin Amphotericin B Natamycin

38
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Side effects of Itraconazole?

A

Teratogenic

39
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Effect of Griseofulvin on enzymes?

41
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What antifungals are not effective against Aspergillus?

A

Amphotericin B

Ketoconazole

42
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What drug combination is used to treat Cryptococcal meningitis in cats?

A

Amphotericin B with Flucytosine

43
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Azole effective in treating Cryptococcal meningitis?

A

Fluconazole

44
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DOC for Sporotrichosis?

A

Itraconazole

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