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Which of the following medications must be protected from light?
Amphotericin B.
What is Amphotericin B also called?
Fungizone
What is Fungizone also called?
Amphotericin B
What is the drug of choice in treating fungal meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoforman?
Amphotericin B.We can combine this Amphotericin B with Flucystosine or Fluconazole to get a synergistic effect.
What antibiotic is to be given for cryptosporidium?
Amphotericin, or macrolide (such as Roxithromycin)
Is amphotericin an antiviral?
No, amphotericin is not an antiviral; it is an antifungal medication. It is primarily used to treat serious fungal infections by binding to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, leading to cell death. Amphotericin is effective against a range of fungi, including Candida and Aspergillus species, but it has no activity against viruses.
How is cryptococcosis treated?
treatment begins with Amphotericin B (Fungizone / MYCOTRIN ), sometimes in combination with 5-flucytosine (Ancobon/Ancotil/CYTOFLU). Amphotericin B is a powerful fungistatic drug with potentially toxic side effects if not monitored properly instead use Amphotericin B Liposomal (MYCOLIP) to keep it Easy.
Does amphotericin b can cross the blood brain barrier?
Yes
What is the only reliable antifungal drug used to combat mucormycosis?
Amphotericin B
What is amphotericin B?
An antibiotic used to treat mucormycosis and other severe fungal infections.
What antifungal drug that can be used to treat serious systemic fungal infections?
amphotericin b
What is the machanism of action of Amphotericin B?
Amphotericin B works by binding to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane, causing disruption of the membrane integrity. This leads to leakage of cellular contents and ultimately cell death. It is used to treat serious fungal infections.
