Antifungal Drugs in Iraq Lecture
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Which antifungal drug is contra-indicated in pregnancy and requires women to avoid becoming pregnant during, or within 1 month of stopping therapy?

  • Griseofulvin (correct)
  • Amphotericin B
  • Itraconazole
  • Fluconazole
  • For which antifungal drug is the absorption from the gastrointestinal tract enhanced by reducing the particle size or when given with a fatty meal?

  • Nystatin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Amphotericin B
  • Griseofulvin (correct)
  • Which antifungal drug is used for oral, oropharyngeal, and perioral infections by local application in the mouth, and may also be given orally for the treatment of intestinal candidiasis?

  • Griseofulvin
  • Fluconazole
  • Amphotericin B
  • Nystatin (correct)
  • Which antifungal drug must be given after food?

    <p>Ketoconazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug may be restricted due to the risk of hepatotoxicity, reported very rarely?

    <p>Griseofulvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration of therapy for infections of the toenails using antifungal drugs?

    <p>12 months or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug is used for vaginal candidiasis as a single oral dose?

    <p>Fluconazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trade name for Itraconazole?

    <p>Sporanox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug is specifically contra-indicated in pregnancy and requires women to avoid becoming pregnant during, or within 1 month of stopping therapy?

    <p>Griseofulvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which infection should Nystatin be used by local application in the mouth?

    <p>Oral and oropharyngeal infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration of therapy for infections of the fingernails using antifungal drugs?

    <p>Up to 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug is used for vaginal candidiasis as a single oral dose?

    <p>Fluconazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which infection should Nystatin be used by local application in the mouth?

    <p>Oral, oropharyngeal, and perioral infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug's absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is enhanced by reducing the particle size or when given with a fatty meal?

    <p>Griseofulvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal drug must be given after food?

    <p>Itraconazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

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