ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS

Question 1

What is Anidulafungin also known as?

Answer 1

Eraxis

Question 2

What is the brand name for Amphotericin B?

Question 3

What are the brand names for Butoconazole?

Answer 3

Gynazole-1, Mycelex-3

Question 4

What is the brand name for Butenafine?

Answer 4

Lotrimin Ultra, Mentax

Question 5

What is Caspofungin also known as?

Answer 5

Cancidas

Question 6

What are the brand names for Clotrimazole?

Answer 6

generic, Lotrimin

Question 7

What is the generic name for Econazole?

Answer 7

generic, Spectazole

Question 8

What is the brand name for Fluconazole?

Answer 8

Diflucan

Question 9

What is Flucytosine also known as?

Answer 9

Ancobon

Question 10

What are the brand names for Griseofulvin?

Answer 10

Grifulvin, Grisactin, Fulvicin P/G

Question 11

What is the brand name for Itraconazole?

Answer 11

Sporanox

Question 12

What is Ketoconazole also known as?

Answer 12

generic, Nizoral

Question 13

What are the brand names for Miconazole?

Answer 13

generic, Micatin

Question 14

What is Micafungin also known as?

Answer 14

Mycamine

Question 15

What is the brand name for Naftifine?

Answer 15

Naftin

Question 16

What is Natamycin also known as?

Answer 16

Natacyn

Question 17

What are the brand names for Nystatin?

Answer 17

generic, Mycostatin

Question 18

What is Oxiconazole also known as?

Answer 18

Oxistat

Question 19

What is Posaconazole also known as?

Answer 19

Noxafil

Question 20

What is the brand name for Sulconazole?

Answer 20

Exelderm

Question 21

What are the brand names for Terbinafine?

Answer 21

Lamisil

Question 22

What are the brand names for Terconazole?

Answer 22

Terazol 3, Terazol 7

Question 23

What are antifungal agents?

Answer 23

Medications used to treat fungal infections

Question 24

How do antifungal agents work?

Answer 24

By targeting different aspects of fungal cells such as the cell membrane, cell wall, or enzymes involved in metabolism

Question 25

Name the classes of antifungal agents.

Answer 25

* Azoles * Polyenes * Allylamines * Echinocandins

Question 26

What is the main action of azoles?

Answer 26

Inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol

Question 27

Give examples of azoles.

Answer 27

* Fluconazole * Itraconazole * Voriconazole

Question 28

What do polyenes target?

Answer 28

The fungal cell membrane by binding to ergosterol

Question 29

Name a common polyene antifungal.

Answer 29

Amphotericin B

Question 30

What do allylamines inhibit?

Answer 30

Ergosterol biosynthesis

Question 31

Name a common allylamine antifungal.

Answer 31

Terbinafine

Question 32

What do echinocandins interfere with?

Answer 32

The synthesis of the fungal cell wall

Question 33

What is the action of flucytosine?

Answer 33

Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis in fungal cells

Question 34

How do most antifungal agents work?

Answer 34

By interfering with the fungal cell membrane or cell wall

Question 35

What is ergosterol?

Answer 35

A sterol that plays a crucial role in the fungal cell membrane

Question 36

How do polyenes interact with ergosterol?

Answer 36

By binding to it, disrupting the cell membrane's integrity

Question 37

What do echinocandins disrupt?

Answer 37

The synthesis of chitin in the fungal cell wall

Question 38

What types of infections are treated by antifungal agents?

Answer 38

* Skin infections * Nail infections * Oral and vaginal infections * Systemic infections

Question 39

Name some skin infections treated by antifungal agents.

Answer 39

* Athlete's foot * Ringworm * Jock itch

Question 40

What is onychomycosis?

Answer 40

Nail infection

Question 41

What are common oral and vaginal infections treated with antifungals?

Answer 41

* Thrush * Yeast infections

Question 42

What are some important considerations for antifungal medications?

Answer 42

* Over-the-counter vs. prescription * Drug interactions * Adverse effects * Resistance

Question 43

Which antifungals are available over-the-counter?

Answer 43

* Clotrimazole * Miconazole

Question 44

Which antifungals typically require a prescription?

Answer 44

* Fluconazole * Voriconazole

Question 45

Why is it important to inform your doctor about other medications when taking antifungals?

Answer 45

Antifungals can interact with other medications

Question 46

What are some common adverse effects of antifungals?

Answer 46

* Nausea * Vomiting * Skin rash

Question 47

What can prolonged or incomplete treatment of fungal infections lead to?

Answer 47

Antifungal resistance