Antifungal Agents PDF
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This document provides a classification of antifungal agents, including Polyene, Azole, Echinocandin, and Allyamine. It lists various types within each category. The document is suitable for educational purposes in pharmacology or medical studies.
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+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Polyene** | - Amphotericin B | | | | | | - Nystatin | |...
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Polyene** | - Amphotericin B | | | | | | - Nystatin | | | | | | - Pimaricin | | | | | | - Filipin | | | | | | - Natamycin | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Azole** | Classified two groups: | | | | | | - Common Triazoles: | | | Fluconazole, Itraconazole, | | | Econazole, Terconazole, | | | Butoconazole, and Tioconazole | | | | | | Newer Triazoles: | | | Voriconazole, Posaconazole, | | | Ravuconazole | | | | | | - Imidazoles: Ketoconazole | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Echinocandin** | - Caspofungin acetate - is a | | | new echinocandin antifungal | | (known as "penicillin for fungi") | agent | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Allyamine** | - Naftifine | | | | | | - Terbinafine | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
