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Spectrum of activity for systemic antifungal agents
Antifungals: 5FC, flucytosine; AMB, amphotericin B; ANI, anidulafungin; CAS, caspofungin;
itraconazole; MICA ... #antibiogram #management ... #pharmacology # ... spectrum #coverage ... #sensitivities
Antifungal Coverage Activity Antibiogram 

Spectrum of action of systemic antifungal agents. Solid blocks represent species in
Antifungal Coverage ... itraconazole; MICA ... #Spectrum #Coverage ... Echinocandins #Pharmacology ... InfectiousDiseases #sensitivities
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
with new bugs & drugs ... Spectra #Spectrum #Coverage ... CriticalCare #Overview #Pharmacology ... Microbiology #sensitivities ... Comprehensive Review of Infectious
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common ... define the type of infection ... ampicillin #management ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #table #sensitivities
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
Antifungal Echinocandins ... vs Candida -> Drug ... severe Candida infections ... But higher MICs ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
B for initial management ... severe fungal infections ... - Drug levels ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Flutycosine #Antifungal
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
contrast important drug ... common beta lactam drugs ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #management #spectrum ... #table #sensitivities
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Diagnosis and Management ... surgery, Trauma, Drugs ... PUD (posterior), Anatomic ... dysfunction), Familial, Infectious ... pain-dose ketamine (ICU
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... tolerable • High MIC ... • Therapeutic drug ... #valleyfever #management ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
Antifungal agents ... Weaknesses: High MIC ... Weaknesses: Therapeutic drug ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment