OVERVIEW
This page is dedicated to compiling Step 1 study notes for the topic of antifungal medications. This page is likely disorganized as it was made in haste.
CELL MEMBRANE
Binders of ergosterol:
- Amphotericin B
- Nystatin
Azoles inhibit synthesis of ergosterol:
CELL WALL
Echinocandin antifungals: general class of medications that block glucan synthesis. 1,3, beat-D-glucan is a major component of the fungal cell wall. Examples of medications are below:
- Caspofungin
- Micafungin
DNA/RNA SYNTHESIS
Flucytosine
MITOSIS
Griseofulvin
Page Updated: 04.07.2017