Exam 3 Flashcards
class of Clotrimazole/ Lotrimin
antifungal
indication of Clotrimazole/ Lotrimin
superficial mycoses such as tinea pedis, tinea cruris and ring worm as well as yeast vaginitis
MOA of Clotrimazole/ Lotrimin
binds to ergosterol molecules on the fungal cell membrane and causes membrane leakage during cell division
class of Nystatin/ Mycostatin
antifungal, may be used both topically and systemically
indication of Nystatin/ Mycostatin
superficial mycoses such as ring worm, tinea pedis, tinea cruris and treatment of oral candidiasis (thrush) as well as esophageal and vaginal Candida Cryptococcus is also sensitive to Nystatin
MOA of Nystatin/ Mycostatin
binds to ergosterol molecules on fungal cell membrane resulting in loss of membrane integrity death of the fungal cell
Nystatin/ Mycostatin is used as prophylaxis in patients who are at risk for
fungal infections, such as AIDS patients with a low CD4+ count and patients receiving chemotherapy
side effects of Nystatin/ Mycostatin
negligible oral absorption allows for diminished side effects. N/V possible. GI absorption also minimal and most orally administered Nystatin is passed unchanged in stool.
current drug of choice for onychomycosis
Terbinafine/ Lamisil
Terbinafine/ Lamisil is mainly effective on group of fungi known as
dermatophytes
Terbinafine/ Lamisil treats onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail due to
dermatophyte Tinea unguium
common side effects of Terbinafine/ Lamisil
discomfort, diarrhea, and nausea as well as headache. Less commonly, elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis, liver damage and even liver failure have been reported
class of Fluconazole/ Diflucan
antifungal, both topical and systemic
indication of Fluconazole/ Diflucan
superficial mycoses such as yeast vaginitis as well as systemic or meningeal mycotic infections by fungi such as Cryptococcus or Histoplasmosis
MOA of Fluconazole/ Diflucan
inhibits fungal membrane synthesis
anti-fungal that can be used as vaginal suppository for yeast vaginitis
Fluconazole/ Diflucan
Fluconazole/ Diflucan can inhibit
cytochrome enzyme systems responsible for metabolism of many drugs
side effects of Fluconazole/ Diflucan
nausea and vomiting with oral and IV doses
class of Amphotericin B/Amphocil
antimycotic
indication of Amphotericin B/Amphocil
systemic fungal infections such as systemic Candidadiasis, Histoplasmosis, Coccidiomycosis, Aspergillus and Blastomyces
MOA of Amphotericin B/Amphocil
binds to ergosterol molecules on the fungal cell membrane and disrupts membrane integrity, resulting in death of the fungal cell
Amphotericin B/Amphocil may for used via intrathecal route for
fungal meningitis or fungal brain abscess
side effects of Amphotericin B/Amphocil
Very severe side effect profile. Fevers and shaking chills are common. (“Ampho-terrible” and “shake and bake” are terms used to describe the severe side effects). Pre-treatment with Benadryl, NSAIDs or Prednisone often used to mitigate the fever and chills. Hypotension, renal impairment and severe anemia can occur.
Isoniazid (INH) / Nitrazid class
antibiotic