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Antifungal drugs also called

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mycotic infections

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2 types antifungal drugs

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  • Superficial (fungal infections of skin)

- Deep (systemic infections)

3
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fungi

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yeast or mold-like

4
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antifungal meds may be:

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fungicidal or fungistatic

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examples of antifungal drugs

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  1. Amphotericin B
  2. Griseofulvin
  3. Monistat
  4. Nystatin
  5. Lotrimin
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Amphotericin B

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  • Often results in serious reactions

- Used for serious, potentially life threatening fungal infections

7
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Griseofulvin

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Ringworm

8
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Monistat

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vaginal candidiasis

9
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Nystatin

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oral candidiasis

10
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Lotrimin

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oral or vaginal forms

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anti-fungals used to treat:

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  • Superficial and deep fungal infections
  • Systemic infections such as aspergillosis, candidiasis, and cryptococcal meningitis
  • Superficial infections of nailbeds and oral, anal, or vaginal areas
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adverse reactions: topical

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-Irritation, burning, redness, stinging abdominal pain

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adverse reactions: systemic

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-Headache, rash , anorexia, malaise, abdominal/joint/muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

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nursing process for Amphotericin B

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-Reconstitute drug using sterile water
-IV solution protected from light
(Wrap in aluminum foil)
-Monitor vital signs
-Monitor I&O (may be nephrotoxic)