antifungals and antivirals III Flashcards
conventional formulation of amphotericin B deoxycholate
0.1-1.5 mg/kg /day
SE infusion-related fever, chills, headache, malaise, rigors
prepare in D5W only
Lipid formulation
Amphotericin B Lipid complex
Abelcet
injection
5mg/kg/day
prepare in D5W only
lipid formulation
liposomal amphotericin B
AmBisome
injection
3-6mg/kg/day
amphotericin facts
decrease K and Mg
nephrotoxic
can give NS bolus to decrease nephrotoxicity and meperidine to decrease duration of severe rigors
flucytosine
ancobon
resistance common so use with amphotericin B
- flucytosine (in fungal cell covered to fluorouracil)
fluconazole class info
decrease ergosterol synthesis and cell membrane formation
cyp3A4 inhibitor
- increase LFTs
- QT prolongation except isavuconazonium
- many DDI
all azole IV to PO 1:1
fluconazole
Diflucan PO/IV 1:1
only azole that requires renal dose adjustment
- azole
itraconazole
Sporanox, Tolsura
can cause heart failure
Sporanox brand requires acidic gut
- azole
ketoconazole topical
Nizoral A-D, Extina, Ketozole, Xolegel
Nizoral A-D is OTC
hepatotoxic
QT prolongation
for these reasons avoid PO (requires acidic gut), last resort
- azole
Voriconazole
Vfend, Vfend IV
can cause visual changes and phototoxicity
avoid sunlight and take on empty stomach (1hr gap)
SBECD Vehicle
- azole
Posaconazole
Noxafil- delayed-release tablets, suspension, and injection
with food
tablet dose does not equal the suspension dose due to different bioavailability
SBECD vehicle
-azole
Isavuconazonium sulfate
Cresemba
QT shortening not prolonging
requires filter
prodrug of isavuconazole
- azole
Caspofungin
Cancidas
- echinocandins
Micafungin
Mycamine
light protect during admin
-echinocandins
Anidulafungin
Eraxis
echinocandins
echinocandins
only injectables
once daily and no renal dose adjustments
inhibit synthesis of beta-D-glucan an essential part of the fungal cell wall
Nystatin
suspension, tablet
typical forms (Nyamyc, Nystop)
suspension, swish in the mouth retain for as long as possible, several min before swallowing
Griseofulvin
indicated for skin, hair, and nails fungal infection
take with fatty meal or food/milk
can increase metabolism of hormonal contraceptives
Terbinafine
Lamisil AT
(Rx, OTC)
hepatotoxic
SJS/TEN/DRESS