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Antifungals (comprehensive)
Creighton University School of Medicine
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08/24/2013

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Term
Polyene Antibiotics (MOA)
Definition
Binds to ergosterol, and thereby disrupts fungal cell membrane
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Pyrimidine analogs (MOA)
Definition
Disrupts synthesis of RNA and DNA
Term
Azoles (MOA)
Definition
Inhibit synthesis of ergosterol, and therby disrupt the fungal cell membrane
Term
Echinocandins (MOA)
Definition
inhibit synthesis of beta-1,3-glucan, and thereby disrupt the cell wall
Term
Allylamines (MOA)
Definition
Targets squalene-epoxidase to inhibit ergosterol synthesis
Term
mitotic inhibitors (MOA)
Definition
inhibits microtubule polymerization
Term
Which antifungals do not target the fungal cell membrane or cell wall?
Definition
flucytosine (a pyrimidine analog) and griseofulvin (mitotic inhibitor)
Term
Amphotericin B (clinical use)
Definition
IV broad spectrum against many fungi including candidiasis, aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, mucormycosis
Term
Amphotericin B (class)
Definition
polyenes
Term
Anti-fungals approved for pregnancy use?
Definition
amphotericin B
Term
Teratogenic antifungals?
Definition
ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, griseofulvin, echinocandins
Term
Amphotericin B (adverse effects)
Definition
holes in mammalian membrane; renal toxicity; infusion-related rxns (phlebitis, febrile rxn); toxicities reduced with lipid forumulations
Term
Nystatin (class)
Definition
polyene antibiotic
Term
Nystatin (indications)
Definition
Topical formulation usually for intestinal/oral mucosa, esophageal CANDIDA, and dermatophyte
Term
Nystatin (adverse effects)
Definition
stings topically
Term
Flucytosine (class)
Definition
Antimetabolite (pyrimidine analog)
Term
Flucytosine (pharmokinetics)
Definition
good CSF penetration
Term
Flucytosine (clinical uses)
Definition
-used againt Candidia and Cryptococcus
Term
Flucytosine (synergasm)
Definition
-Cryptococcal meningitis (w/ amphotericin B)
-Chromoblastomycosis (w/ itraconazole)
Term
Flucytosine (adverse effects)
Definition
bone marrow suppression; affects rapidly dividing cells
Term
Azoles (adverse effects)
Definition
inhibits cytochrome activitiy!!!***, QT prolongation, teratogenic
Term
Ketoconazole (clinical use)
Definition
if used, only topically
Term
Itraconazole (clinical uses)
Definition
Broad spectrum, mostly against:
-histoplasmosis
-sporotrichosis
-blastomycosis
-candidiasis
-aspergillosis
-sporotrichosis
-NOT mucormycosis

alternative to ampho B
Term
Itraconazole (pharmacokinetics
Definition
no CNS penetration
absorption reduced by drugs reducing stomach acid
Term
Itraconazole (adverse effects)
Definition
-cardiosuppression -> drug contraindicated with ventricular dysfunction (QT prolongation)
-teratogenic
-strong inhibitor of CYP3A4 (and it is a substrate) -> increases concentrations of cyclosporine and some statins
Term
Itraconazole (drug-drug interactions)
Definition
Strong inhibitor of CYP3A4
Term
Fluconazole (class)
Definition
Azole
Term
Fluconazole (clinical use)
Definition
Narrow spectrum
-Blastomycocis
-Histoplasmosis
-Cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS (good CSF levels)
-candidiasis (often for this!!)
-excreted renally unchanged -> UTI
NOT active: aspergillosis or mucormycosis
Term
Fluconazole (drug-drug interactions)
Definition
Lower than other azoles, but strong inhibitor of CYP2C9
Term
Fluconazole (adverse effects)
Definition
Well tolerated in general
-Headache
-Rash
-GI
-Teratogenic
-QT Prolongation
Term
Voriconazole (class)
Definition
Azole
Term
Voriconazole (clinical use)
Definition
Better activity against invasive aspergillosis and candidiasis than itraconazole
Term
Voriconazole (adverse effects)
Definition
-photosensitivity
-visual disturbances
-QT prolongation risk
Term
Posaconazole (class)
Definition
Azole
Term
Posaconazole (clinical use)
Definition
-Itraconazole like (Candidiasis, Aspergillosis) but better for Mucormycosis
-Often used empirically
Term
Posaconazole (adverse effects)
Definition
-QT prolongation
-teratogenic
Term
Echinocandins (clinical use)
Definition
-Narrow spectrum (most Candidia, Aspergillus)
-Used for strains resistant to Amphotericin B and Voriconazole
-Empiric fungal infections
Term
Echinocandins (members)
Definition
-caspofungin
-anidulafungin
-micafungin
Term
Echinocandins (adverse effects)
Definition
-flushing (pretreat w/ antihistamine)
-embryotoxic in animals
-D-D interactions w/ cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus -> raises levels
Term
Terbinafine (class)
Definition
allylamine
Term
Terbinafine (clinical use)
Definition
-oral for dermatophytes (onychomycosis or nails)
-topical drug for ringworm infxns
Term
Allylamines (members)
Definition
terbinafine
naftifine
amorolfine
butenafine
Term
Griseofulvin (class)
Definition
Mitotic inhibitor
Term
Griseofulvin (clinical use)
Definition
Treats dermatophytes infections (ringworm infections)
Term
Griseofulvin (adverse effects)
Definition
Hepatotoxicity, Photosensitivity, GI irritaiton, headache, hypersensitivity
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