Flutycosine (Antifungal) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the MOA of Flutycosine?
A
5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis
- only available PO in the US
2
Q
What drug is Flutycosine typically paired with to treat severe fungal infections?
A
Amphoterecin B
3
Q
What are the typical medications used to treat these fungal infections:
- Mild-Mod Candidemia
- Severe Candidemia
- Invasive Aspergillus
- Mucormycosis
A
- Fluconazole
- Echinocandin (2nd: Amphoterecin B)
- Voriconazole (2nd: Amphoterecin B, Echinocandin)
- Amphoterecin B
