Pharmacology - Chapter 42 -Antifungals Flashcards
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What are the topical antifungal drugs?
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Nystatin (mycostatin),
Lamisil (terbinafine)
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What are the systemic antifungal drugs?
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Fungizone (amphotericin B),
Diflucan (fluconazole),
Cancidas (caspofungin)
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What are the adverse affects of antifungal drugs
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Cardiac dysrhythmias, neurotoxicity, tinnitus, visual disturbances, renal toxicity, potassium loss, nausea, chills, headache, G.I. upset
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Which anti fungal antibiotics are in the polyenes category?
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Fungizone and Nystatin