Antifungal Agents — Flashcards

Griseofulvin inhibits the function of _____, resulting in metaphase arrest of cellular division

Electrolyte abnormalities, such as _____ and hypomagnesemia, can result from amphotericin use

Which two drugs bind ergosterol and form holes in the fungal cell membrane? _____

_____ are a class of antifungals that inhibit the enzyme squalene epoxidase

Amphotericin B or _____ (drug class) can be used for systemic candidal infections

Invasive infections of _____ are treated with azole drugs (ie: Voriconazole)

Hint: which fungus

Polyenes are a class of antifungals that include _____ and nystatin

Which drug is useful in treating cases of angioinvasive aspergillosis that do not respond to Amphotericin B?_____

Which step ([A] - [E]) of Bacterial Protein Synthesis do Aminoglycosides inhibit? _____

Which step ([A] - [E]) of Bacterial Protein Synthesis does Clindamycin inhibit? _____