Antimycotics

Antimycotics are a type of pharmaceutical drug that are used to treat mycosis, which are diseases caused by fungus. They are also known as antifungal drugs.

Types of Antimycotics[edit | edit source]

There are several types of antimycotics, including:

Polyenes: These include drugs like amphotericin B, which is often used to treat serious, systemic fungal infections.
Azoles: This group includes drugs like fluconazole and itraconazole, which are commonly used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
Echinocandins: These include drugs like caspofungin and micafungin, which are used to treat invasive fungal infections.
Allylamines: This group includes drugs like terbinafine, which is used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.

Mechanism of Action[edit | edit source]

Antimycotics work by disrupting the cell membrane of the fungus, which inhibits its growth and eventually leads to its death. Some antimycotics, like the azoles, inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, a component of the fungal cell membrane. Others, like the echinocandins, inhibit the synthesis of beta-glucan, a component of the fungal cell wall.

Side Effects[edit | edit source]

Like all drugs, antimycotics can have side effects. These can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and liver damage. Some people may also have allergic reactions to certain antimycotics.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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