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C.4. Antifungal agents Flashcards

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list 2 Polyenes

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Amphotericin B and Nystatin

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mechanism of action of Amphotericin B and Nystatin

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  1. interact with ergosterol in fungal membranes to form ‘pores’, which disrupt membrane permeability
  2. Fungicidal effect
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what is the basis of Amphotericin and Nystatin resistance?

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strains that have low ergosterol content in their cell membranes are resistant

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spectrum and clinical use of Amphotericin B

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broadest antifungal spectrum.

systemic infections: Aspergillosis, Blastomyces, candida, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Mucor, Sporthrix

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clinical use of Nystatin

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topical for candidiasis

*systemic use is limited due to toxicity

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how is Amphotericin given?

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IV or orally (poor availability)

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what is the T1/2 of Amphotericin B?

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up to 2 weeks

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does Amphotericin B have CNS penetration?

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poor

an intrathecal injection is required against cryptococcal or candida meningitis

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clearance of amphotericin

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hepatic metabolism and renal elimination

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adverse effects of Amphotericin infusion-related

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fever, chills
muscle spasm
injection site phlebitis
hypotension (due to histamine release)

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adverse effects of Amphotericin dose-dependent

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  1. nephrotoxicity (↓ GFR, RTA, K and Mg² wasting, ↓EPO)
  2. CNS toxicity (seizures)
  3. Anemia
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what are the means to reduce infusion-related toxicity with Amphotericin administration (4)?

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  1. anti-histamines
  2. NSAID’s
  3. Meperidine- opioid
  4. Corticosteroids
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what are the means to reduce dose-dependent toxicity with Amphotericin administration (4)?

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  1. liposomal formulation of Amphotericin B
  2. Co-administration with flucytosine
  3. volume expansion with IV saline
  4. K and Mg² supplementation
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mechanism of action of azoles

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  1. interfere with the synthesis of ergosterol

2. Fungicidal effect

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resistance mechanism of azoles

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develops with long term use via ↓ intracellular accumulation and altered sensitivity of target enzymes

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what are ketoconazole, clotrimazole and Miconazole?

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Imidazoles

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what is Fluconazole and Itraconazole?

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1st generation Triazoles

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what is Voriconazole?

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2nd generation Triazole

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how are azoles given?

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oral, parenteral, topical

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which azole can penetrate the CSF and cross the BBB?

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fluconazole

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are azoles inhibitors of CYP450 enzymes?

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yes

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what azoles are cleared by hepatic metabolism?

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ketoconazole
itraconazole
voriconazole

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which azole is cleared by renal elimination?

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fluconazole

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side effects of azoles

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GI symptoms, skin rash
hepatotoxicity (rare)
visual disturbances (voriconazole)
↓ synthesis of steroid hormones cortisol and testosterone –> ↓ libido, gynecomastia (ketoconazole)

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clinical use of ketoconazole

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  1. Mucocutaneous candidiasis (topical)
  2. Dermatophytosis (topical)
  3. Cushing’s disease ( ↓ cortisol synthesis)
    * systemic use is limited cause of side effects
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clinical use of clotrimazole and Miconazole

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topical: dermatophytes, superficial & vaginal candidiasis

OTC drug

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clinical use of fluconazole

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  1. esophageal, oropharyngeal, vaginal and invasive candidiasis
  2. Coccidiodes infections
  3. Cryptococcus meningitis- treatment and prophylaxis
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clinical use of Itraconazole

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  1. Dimorphic fungi, Blastomyces and Sporothrix infections

2. 2nd line agent for Aspergillus, Coccidioides, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma

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clinical use of Voriconazole

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Aspergillus infections

invasive candida infections (including sepsis)

30
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what is Flucytosine?

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Antimetabolite

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mechanism of action of Flucytosine (5-FC)?

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5-FC is converted to 5-FU by fungal cytosine deamiase —> 1. tri-phosphorylation, incorporated into fungal RNA
2. 5-FU forms 5-Fd-UMP –> inhibits thymidylate synthase–> thymine ↓ (inhibits DNA synthesis )

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when does resistance to Flucytosine (5-FC) emerge?

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when used alone and not in combination with Amphotericin B

33
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Flucytosine is used in combination with….

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Amphotericin B or triazole

used to treat Cryptococcal meningitis and invasive candidiasis

34
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how is Flucytosine given?

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orally

35
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can Flucytosine enter the CNS?

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yes

36
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what type of elimination does Flucytosine have?

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renal

37
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side effects of Flucytosine (5-FU)

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  1. bone marrow dysfunction (reversible)
  2. alopecia
  3. liver dysfunction
38
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what is Caspofungin and what the mechanism?

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an Echinocandin

inhibit the synthesis of β (1-3)-glucan, a critical component of the fungal cell wall.

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how is Caspofungin given and what is it’s T1/2?

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IV

T1/2 9-12 h’

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metabolism of Caspofungin

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hepatic

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clinical uses of Caspofungin

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  1. candida infections failed to respond to amphotericin B (disseminated and mucocutaneous infections)
  2. mucor infection
  3. Aspergillus infection
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side effects of Caspofungin

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  1. GI distress
  2. fever, headaches, flushing, skin rash
  3. hepatotoxic (rarely)
43
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what are Griseofulvin and Terbinafine?

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systemic drugs for superficial fungal infections (cutaneous mycoses- dermatophytosis, onychomycosis)

44
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which systemic drug is an inducer of CYP450 enzymes?

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Griseofulvin

↑ warfarin metabolism

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mechanism of action of Griseofulvin

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  1. fungistatic effect
  2. accumulates in keratin-rich tissues
  3. interfere with microtubules function in dermatophytes
46
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resistance mechanism of Griseofulvin

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↓ drug uptake

47
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clinical use of Griseofulvin

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Dermatophytosis of the skin and hair

*not commonly used!

48
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how is Griseofulcin given?

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orally

49
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how is Terbinafine given?

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topically and orally

50
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side effects of Griseofulvin

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GI distress
headaches, mental confusion 
photosensitivity
hepatotoxicity 
Disulfiram-like reaction 
teratogenic
carcinogenic
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mechanism of action of Terbinafine

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  1. fungicidal effect

2. inhibits squalene epoxidase–> interfering with ergosterol synthesis

52
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clinical use of Terbinafine

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  1. Onychomycosis

2. Dermatophytosis of the skin and hair

53
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side effects of Terbinafine

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GI distress
Headache, rash
hepatotoxicity
taste disturbances

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