Therapeutic Use/ MOA: Antifungals/Antitubercular

Question 1

Therapeutic Use: Oral thrush and other systemic yeast infections
Mechanism of Action: Disrupt cell membrane causing cell death.

Answer 1

Triazole Drugs

Question 2

Therapeutic Use: Systemic fungal infections like aspergillosis, cryptococcal meningitis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and candidiasis
Mechanism of Action: Disrupt cell membrane causing cell death

Answer 2

Polyenes

Question 3

Therapeutic Use: Treat mycobacterial infections such as tuberculosis. Require at least six months of treatment.
Mechanism of Action: Inhibit replication or cause cell death.

Answer 3

Antitubercular Drugs