Antifungals Flashcards
Antifungal Classes
Polyenes, Allylamine, Azoles, Echinocandins
Polyene Action
Makes pores in ergosterol cell membrane
Polyene Examples
Amphotericin B, Nystatin
Amb Spectrum
Systemic Fungal Infection (IV)
AmB SE’s
Allergies, Nephrotoxicity,
Nystatin Spectrum
Superficial Fungal Infection (topically)
Allylamine Action
Inhibit ergosterol synth
Allylamine Example
Terbinafine
Terbinafine Spectrum
Dermatophyte Infection (broad) (topical & oral)
Terbinafine SE’s
Hepatotoxicity
Azole Types
Imidazole + Triazole
Azole Action
Inhibit ergosterol synth
Azole SE’s
Imidazole= Toxic (rarely used) Triazole= Less toxic +Hepatotoxicity + CP450 interactions
Imidazole Example
Clotrimazole
Triazole Examples
Fluclonazole + Itraconazole +Voriconazole + Posaconazole + Isavuconazole