Antifungals Flashcards
1
Q
Classes
A
polyenes, imidazoles, antimetabolite
2
Q
polyenes
A
amphitericin, nystatin
3
Q
Polyene MOA
A
damages cell membranes
4
Q
Polyene spectrum
A
broadest spectrum
5
Q
amphitericin indications
A
life threatening fungal infections only due to side effects
6
Q
Amphitericin ADR
A
nephrotoxicity, anaphylaxis, leukocephalopathy
7
Q
Nystatin indications
A
candidiasis, diaper dermatitis
8
Q
Azoles
A
ketoconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posiconazole
9
Q
fluconazole
A
candidiasis
10
Q
itraconazole
A
inhaled fungi
11
Q
Voriconazole
A
invasive or serious infections of aspergillosis or candidiasis
12
Q
posaconazole
A
pharyngeal candidiasis
13
Q
ketoconazole
A
systemic severe infections
14
Q
ketoconazole ADR
A
nervousness, somnolence, depression, impotence
15
Q
Allyamine antifungals
A
terbinafine, naftifine
