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Is Fluconazole or Itraconazole more readily absorbed?

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Fluconazole

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What is amphotericin B used for?

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Aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis

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Does amphotericin B need to be prescribed by brand?

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Yes

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Name 7 antifungal drugs?

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Fluconazole
Ketoconazole
Itraconazole
Amphotericin B
Nystatin 
Voriconazole
Miconazole
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What is the mechanism of action of antifungal drugs?

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Fungal cells contain ergosterol (not found in human/animal cells), antifungals bind to ergosterol creating pores as well as inhibiting ergosterol synthesis.

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What are the main side effects of fluconazole? (3)

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1) Prolonged QT interval
2) Hepatotoxicity
3) Renal impairment

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What patient groups should avoid fluconazole? (2)

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1) liver disease

2) pregnancy (teratogenic)

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Which antifungal’s are CYP450 inhibitors?

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Fluconazole
Ketoconazole
Itraconazole

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What drugs do antifungals interact with?

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1) CYP450 substrates

2) QT prolonging drugs e.g amiodarone, antipsychotics, quinolones etc

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What are the main side effects of Voriconazole?

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Hepatotoxicity

Photosensitivity (check for malignancy and seek medical attention if sunburnt)

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What must you carry if you are taking voriconazole?

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An alert card

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What is nystatin normally used for? what are the typical dosage instructions?

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Oral thrush-100,000 units QD for 7 days

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What age group can fluconazole 150mg be sold to the public OTC?

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16-60 for candidiasis

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What must you monitor in patients taking LT treatment of fluconazole?

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Liver enzymes before and during treatment

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What must you monitor when taking LT treatment of voriconazole?

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Renal and hepatic function before starting and then at least weekly for one month and then monthly.
Check for malignancy and avoid sunlight.

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Hepatotoxicity is also associated with another antifungal, please name it?

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Ketoconazole

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What are the general monitoring requirements for antifungals?

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1) ECG
2) Adrenal function (can cause adrenal insufficiency)
3) Hepatic function

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What is the most common cause of fungal meningitis?

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Cryptococcal meningitis

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Can you use Itraconazole in heart failure or history of heart failure?

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AVOID

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How would you treat fungal meningitis?

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IV amphotericin followed by oral fluconazole

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What are the 1st and 2nd line treatments for aspergillosis?

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1) Voriconazole

2) Liposomal amphotericin (alternatives are itraconazole or caspofungin)

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What is tinea capitis?

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Fungal infection of the scalp

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What antifungal can you use to treat tinea capitis?

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Griseofulvin

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What is tinea pedis?

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athletes foot

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Is topical or systemic therapy more effective for fungal nail infections?
Systemic
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What is a helminth infection?
Parasitic infection
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What are the symptoms of thread worm?
itching around the anus and vagina, weight loss
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What are the symptoms of whip worm?
Gi disturbance, colitis, bloody diarrhoea
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What are the symptoms of hookworm?
Very few symptoms except weight loss and anemia (rare)
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What are the symptoms of round worm?
High temperature, dry cough, worms in the stools
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What is the main treatment for helminth infection? and what are the criteria for sale OTC? What are the side effects?
Mebendazole, can be sold OTC to >2 years old if package is labelled 100mg as a single dose. Side effects: GI effects, SJS (rare)
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What is the treatment duration for malarone in malaria prophylaxis?
Start 1-2 days before and 1 week after
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What is the treatment duration for doxycyline in malaria prophylaxis?
Start 1-2 days before and for 4 weeks after
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What is the treatment duration for mefloquine in malaria prophylaxis?
Start 2-3 weeks before and for 4 weeks after
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What is the treatment duration for chloroquine and quinine and proguanil in malaria prophylaxis?
Start 1 week before and for 4 weeks after
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Which antimalarials cannot be used in epilepsy? (2)
Chloroquine and mefloquine
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Which antimalarials cannot be used in renal impairment? (2)
Proguanil (AVOID) | Malarone (AVOID in eGFR <30)
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Which antimalarials should you avoid in pregnancy? (3)
Doxycycline Malarone Proguanil (must take folic acid until 1st trimester)
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Which antimalarial is associated with occular toxicity?
Chloroquine
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What is the safest antimalarial in pregnancy?
Quinine
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Which antimalarial is CI in patients with history of psychiatric disorders?
Mefloquine (Stop seek medical attention if experience insomnia, depression, anxiety etc)
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Name two antiviral drugs used for influenza?
Oseltamivir and zanamivir
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Which antiviral drug is licensed for use within 48 hours of influenza onset?
Oseltamivir
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Which antiviral drug is licensed for use within 36 hours of influenza onset?
Zanamivir
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What is tinea cruris?
Fungal groin infection, itchy inflammation with a visible patch of dry scaly skin
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What is impetigo?
Red sores that quickly burst leaving a thick golden crust typically around 2cm across
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What are the symptoms of measles/rubella?
rash for 3 days and cold-like symptoms with red blotchy rash and kopilks spots in the mouth
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What are the symptoms of molloscum contagiousum?
small, firm, raised flesh coloured spots on the skin; thick yellowy-white substance released if popped
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What are the symptoms of tinea corporis?
(ring worm)- affects the arms and legs, round silvery patch of skin that may be scaly inflamed and itchy.
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What are the symptoms of scarlet fever?
Sore throat, headache, swollen glands, red rash that feels like sandpaper, red cheeks, white or red tongue
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What are the symptoms of mumps?
Swollen, salivary glands, fever, headache and joint pain (in adults)
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What are the symptoms of scabies?
Intense itching, rashes with tiny red spots, burrow marks can be seen as silvery coloured lines on the skin
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What are the symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease?
Mouth ulcers after one or two days, soon after a rash made up of small raised red spots on the skin appear, the spots may turn in to grey blisters
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What are the symptoms of slapped cheek syndrome?
Bright red rash on the cheeks, temperature, sore throat, runny nose and headache
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What is the treatment for ACUTE non-complicated falciparum malaria?
Artemether with lumefantime

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