Systemic antifungal drugs are used to treat systemic mycoses which are fungal infections affecting internal organs. Learn about side effects, uses, and drug names.

Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Systemic Fungal Infection. Find the most popular drugs, view ratings and user reviews.

2024年11月22日 · Oral antifungal medications are typically prescribed for serious, body-wide fungal infections. They’re also a second-choice option if a topical antifungal doesn’t work on its own. The type of oral antifungal you take depends on what type of fungal infection you’re treating.

2024年10月24日 · Antifungals are antimicrobial medications used to treat fungal infections. These medications target fungal cell components disrupting fungal growth and survival. Antifungals can be topical (e.g., cream, ointment, powder, shampoo), oral (e.g., tablets, capsules, troches, rinse), or intravenous (IV) formulations.

2021年11月17日 · Systemic antifungals belong to three different classes: Miscellaneous molecules with antifungal activity include griseofulvin and flucytosine. Amphotericin B was the first success from a long...

2023年3月7日 · The available preparations for systemic azole antifungals include tablets, capsules, oral solutions, and IV solutions. Azole drugs for local or topical use include powders, creams, ointments, gels, shampoos, and lozenges.

Medications for systemic antifungal treatment include the following (see also table Medications for Systemic Fungal Infections): Amphotericin B, an effective but relatively toxic medication, has long been the mainstay of antifungal therapy for invasive and serious mycoses.

2019年12月6日 · Flucytosine can be used to treat systemic infections with Candida or Cryptococcus species. Griseofulvin works to prevent the fungal cell from dividing to produce more cells. It can be used to...

Traditionally, the mainstay of systemic antifungal therapy has been amphotericin B deoxycholate (conventional amphotericin B). Newer agents have been developed to fulfill special niches and to compete with conventional amphotericin B by virtue of having more favourable toxicity profiles.

Antifungal drugs are used for superficial and deep/systemic fungal infections. Fungal infections are usually associated with the use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, corticosteroids, anticancer or immunosuppressant drugs, indwelling catheters and implants, and emergence of AIDS.