ID III: Antifungals and Antivirals Flashcards
Amphotericin B spectrum of activity: yeasts
Candida, Cryptococcus
Amphotericin B spectrum of activity: molds
Aspergillus, Zygomycetes
Amphotericin B spectrum of activity: dimorphic fungi
Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Coccidioides
Which formulation of amphotericin B has more toxicities: the conventional or lipid formulation?
Conventional
Amphotericin B BBW
Med errors between the conventional and lipid formulations have resulted in cardiopulmonary arrest and death
Max daily dose of conventional amphotericin B
1.5mg/kg/day
Amphotericin B preparation: what is it compatible in?
D5W only
Which amphotericin B formulation requires premedication before infusion?
Conventional
premeditate with APAP or NSAID, diphenhydramine or hydrocortisone, NS boluses, and +/- meperidine to decrease the duration of rigors
Amphotericin B monitoring
Renal function, LFTs, electrolytes, CBC
Amphotericin B side effects
Infusion-related reactions, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, nephrotoxicity, anemia
When do you use flucytosine?
In combination with amphotericin B. Never use it alone!
BBW for flucytosine
Use extreme caution in patients with renal dysfunction; monitor hematologic, renal, and hepatic status
Flucytosine side effects
dose-related myelosuppression, increased SCr and BUN, liver injury, increased bilirubin, CNS effects, hypoglycemia, HYPOkalemia, aplastic anemia
Class effects of azole antifungals
Increased LFTs, QT prolongation (except for isavuconazonium), many drug interactions
Only azole that requires renal dose adjustment
fluconazole
Ketoconazole BBW
Hepatotoxicity has lead to liver transplant
Itraconazole BBW
can worsen or cause heart failure
Voriconazole warning
Can cause visual changes, phototoxicity
Which azole HAS to be taken with food?
Posaconazole
IV:PO ratio for azole antifungals
1:1
Azoles with SBECD vehicle
voriconazole, posaconazole
Echinocandin drugs
micafungin, caspofungin, anidulafungin
Warnings for echinocandins
Histamine-mediated symptoms
Which ecinocandin requires to be protected from light?
Micafungin