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See also [[Antifungal spectrum of activity]] |
See also [[Antifungal spectrum of activity]] |
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+ | ==Polyenes== |
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+ | *Mechanism: bind to ergosterol in the cell membrane and create pores |
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+ | *Examples: [[Amphotericin B]] |
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+ | ==Triazoles== |
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+ | *Mechanism: inhibit 14-alpha demethylase (aka. Cyp51p, encoded by Erg11 genes), which is required for synthesis of ergosterol from lanosterol, thus disrupting the cell wall. |
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+ | *Examples |
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+ | **[[Fluconazole]]: Used as prophylaxis or treatment for [[Candida]] |
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+ | **[[Voriconazole]]: First-line treatment for [[invasive aspergillosis]] |
+ | **[[Itraconazole]] |
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+ | **[[Posaconazole]]: Second-line treatment for [[invasive aspergillosis]], but first-line for prophylaxis |
− | *** Does not require adjustment in hepatic disease? |
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+ | **[[Isavuconazole]] |
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+ | ==Echinocandins== |
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+ | *Mechanism: disrupt synthesis of beta-glucan in the cell wall by inhibiting 1,3-beta glucan synthase |
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+ | *Examples |
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+ | **[[Micafungin]] |
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+ | **[[Caspofungin]]: Febrile neutropenia |
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+ | **[[Anidulafungin]]: ICU (high APACHEII), no renal or hepatic dosing needed |
[[Category:Antimicrobials]] |
[[Category:Antimicrobials]] |
Latest revision as of 22:48, 7 February 2022
See also Antifungal spectrum of activity
Polyenes
- Mechanism: bind to ergosterol in the cell membrane and create pores
- Examples: Amphotericin B
Triazoles
- Mechanism: inhibit 14-alpha demethylase (aka. Cyp51p, encoded by Erg11 genes), which is required for synthesis of ergosterol from lanosterol, thus disrupting the cell wall.
- Examples
- Fluconazole: Used as prophylaxis or treatment for Candida
- Voriconazole: First-line treatment for invasive aspergillosis
- Itraconazole
- Posaconazole: Second-line treatment for invasive aspergillosis, but first-line for prophylaxis
- Isavuconazole
Echinocandins
- Mechanism: disrupt synthesis of beta-glucan in the cell wall by inhibiting 1,3-beta glucan synthase
- Examples
- Micafungin
- Caspofungin: Febrile neutropenia
- Anidulafungin: ICU (high APACHEII), no renal or hepatic dosing needed