ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS
AMPHOTERICIN (Fungizone or amphocin)
FLUCONAZOLE (Diflucan)
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Works by blocking ability of fungi to reproduce. This drug helps to get rid of infection caused by fungi. It also helps prevent infection for people in higher risk of candidiasis
INDICATIONS
Treats candidiasis
Meningitis caused by fungi
SIDE EFFECTS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Kidney disease
Liver problems
High blood sugar level
Pregnant women
Abnormal heat rhythm
Stomach upset/pain
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Hair loss
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Tablets, under 30 degrees Celsius
Away from direct sunlight
Not in moist or damp areas like bathroom
ROUTE
Orally or by injection
MECHANISM OF ACTION
INDICATIONS
SIDE EFFECTS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
ROUTE
STORAGE COONDITIONS
Intravenously or by injection
Nausea and/or vomiting
Fever
Some renal damage
FLUCYTOSINE(5-Fluorocytosine)
CLOTRIMAZOLE
Irregular heart beat
Numbness
Keep out of reach of children
Oral suspention
Topical application
Treats central nervous system fungal infections like meningitis
Oropharyngeal candidiasis(thrush)
Peritonitis or intra-abdominal abscess
Osteomyelitis
MECHANISM OF ACTION
INDICATIONS
ROUTE
STORAGE CONDITIONS
MECHANISM OF ACTION
SIDE EFFECTS
INDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
ROUTE
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Orally
Hypersensitivity
at 77°F (25°C).
Out of reach of children
Fungizone Intravenous (Amphotericin B for Injection) contains amphotericin B, an antifungal polyene antibiotic obtained from a strain of Streptomyces nodosus.
In a refrigerator
Keep flucytosine in the container that it came in and keep the container tightly closed.
This is a Competitive inhibition of purine, pyrimidine uptakedrug used to treat serious fungal infections
It treats cryptococcosis
CONTRAINDICATIONS
•decreased function of bone marrow
•decreased blood platelets
•decreased white blood cells
•low level of granulocytes in the blood
•liver problems
SIDE EFFECTS
Skin rash, redness, or itching
•sore throat and fever
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•yellow eyes or skin
Topical
Vaginal candidiasis
Diaper rash
Oral thrush
Athletes foot
Ringworm
Dermatophytoses
Skiin rash
Skin irritation
Hives or pruritis (itching)
Below 30 degrees celcius and avoid freezing
Store cotrimazole cream and topical solutions between 2 and 30 degrees celcius
Out of reach of children
Unusual or allergic reaction to cotrimazole
Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
Breastfeeding
Antifungal medicine used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of skin. May also be used for other purposes