Fungal Flashcards

1
Q

Polyenes
Acute reactions
Longterm reaction

A

Release of cytokines IL, TNFa
Chills, fever, aches for 2-5h
Steroid can help

Nephrotixicity
Anaemia - myelosupression, reversible
CNS toxicity if intrathecal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Azoles
Adverse effects

Echinocandins
Adverse effects

A
QT prolongation 
Electrolyte disturbance
Exfoliative skin reaction
Photosensitivity
Acute pancreatitis , hepatitis
Visual disturbance 

GI, hypotension, flu like illness, anaemia,hepatic enzyme deranged

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly