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Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
Antifungal Echinocandins ... Antibiotics Class Overview ... vs Candida -> Drug ... But higher MICs ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
Antibiotics Class Overview ... B for initial management ... - Drug levels ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Flutycosine #Antifungal
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
with new bugs & drugs ... Susceptibilities #ICU ... CriticalCare #Overview ... #Pharmacology # ... Comprehensive Review of Infectious
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia - Overview ... and petechiae Causes ... - Cytotoxic drugs ... - Antithyroid medications ... hematology #diagnosis #management
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
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Syndrome (PRES) Overview ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... /Drug toxicity, ... the underlying cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview ... unintentional weight loss, nausea ... /drug resistance ... -6 weeks after antifungal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
Weaknesses: High MIC ... Weaknesses: Therapeutic drug ... #agents #medications ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Erythema Nodosum Overview ... Behçet's disease • Medications ... vasculitis Management ... discontinue offending drugs ... anti-inflammatory drugs