Antifungals — Flashcards

Which step ([A] - [F]) of Fungal homeostasis does Flucytosine impact? _____

Echinocandins are antifungal agents that act at the cell _____

Amphotericin B causes a dose-dependent / slow-accumulated Type _____ Renal Tubular Acidosis

Amphotericin B use is associated with _____ toxicity

Hint: organ

What is the standard treatment of Cryptococcal meningitis? _____

Malassezia furfur = _____ or selenium sulfide (selsun blue)

Hint: antifungal

Is primary prophylaxis against cryptococcus recommended for patients with HIV? _____

Oral antifungals are generally required for: _____ Onychomycosis

Hint: cutaneous mycosis

Drug of choice for candidal infections of all types? _____

_____azole and _____azole are commonly used for topical fungal infections such as Tinea