MIC 541-Exam 5-Mycology 12

What is another name for miconazole?

Monistat
What is another name for monistat?

Miconizole
What antifungal is used as a replacement for Nystatin?

Myconazole and Clotrimazole
Whatare the side effects of Imidazoles?
- Host steroid metabolism problems (menstruation and male breast enlargement)
- Liver toxicity
What is the more common imidazole side effect?

Liver toxicity
What drug causes male breast enlargement and menstruation irregularities?

Imidazoles
What are Triazoles

Imidazoles with an extra N in the azole ring
What are the side effects of Triazoles?

Same as imidazoles (host steroid metabolism and liver toxicity issues)
Give four examples of triazoles
- Flucanazole
- Itraconazole
- Voriconazole
- Posaconizole
How many triazole rings are found in fluconazole?

2
What is fluconazole used for?

Meningitis, good CNS levels
Describe an Echinocandin:

Large cyclic compounds that inhibit B-(1,3)-D-glucan synthesis
What is the action of Echinocandins?

Inhibits cross wall formation in fungal call walls
What anti-fungal inhibits cross-wall formation in fungal cell walls?

Echinocandins
What is an example of an Echinocandin?
- Caspofungin
- Micafungin
- Anidulafungin
What type of Antifungal is Caspofungin?

Echinocandin
What are Echinocandins used to treat?
- Candida infection
- Aspergillus
What type of side effects do Echinocandins have?

Remarkably non-toxic
What drugs are Echinocandins synergistic with?

Amphoteracin B and azoles

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