70. Antifungal agents

Question 1

What are antifungal agents?

Answer 1

They are drugs that kill or stop the growth of fungi (the plural of fungus) that cause infections. They are also called antimycotic agents.

Question 2

Name antifungal agents

Answer 2

1. Allylamines
2. Imidazoles and triazoles
3. Inhibitors of fungal mitosis

Question 3

Allylamines, Active substances:

Answer 3

• Terbinafin ⭢ the most commonly administered allylamine in veterinary practice.
• Nystatin

Question 4

Imidazoles and triazoles, Active substances:

Answer 4

a. Imidazoles
- Clotrimazole
- Miconazole
- Ketoconazole

b. Triazoles
- Itraconazole

Question 5

Inhibitors of fungal mitosis, Active substances:

Answer 5

Griseofulvin