Classification of Antifungal Drugs, Its Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacology and MCQ for GPAT, NEETPG, NORCET, Pharmacy and Nursing exams
Classification of Antifungal Drugs Class Examples Target/Mechanism Polyenes Amphotericin B, Nystatin Binds ergosterol → forms pores in fungal membranes Azoles Ketoconazole, Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Posaconazole Inhibit 14-α-demethylase → inhibit ergosterol synthesis Echinocandins Caspofungin, Micafungin, Anidulafungin Inhibit β-1,3-glucan synthase → cell […]