6 results
Spectrum of activity for systemic antifungal agents
Antifungals: 5FC, flucytosine; AMB, amphotericin B; ANI, anidulafungin; CAS, caspofungin;
activity for systemic antifungal ... agents Antifungals ... dermatitidis, Coccidioides ... #antibiogram #management ... #pharmacology #
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
B for initial management ... - Virtually never ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Flutycosine #Antifungal
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... Coccidioidomycosis #coccidioides ... #valleyfever #management ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... Pain Management ... in CKD, <2g in liver ... #medications #pharmacology ... internship #guide #comparison
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
dermatophytes, Coccidioides ... of mold-active antifungals ... post-2010 almost never ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
Antifungal agents ... chest/back pain #Antifungal ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment ... #coccidioides