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Antifungals: Echinocandin Flashcards

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What is the mechanism of echinocandin?

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Inhibit fungal cell wall synthesis via inhibition of β1,3 D-glucan synthase

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What are the examples of echinocandin?

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Caspofungin; anidulafungin; micafungin

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What is the spectrum of activity of echinocandin?

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  • Candida spp, Aspergillus spp.

- NOT Cryptococcus Spp.

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What are the adverse effects of echinocandin?

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Hepatotoxicity

Injection site reactions

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