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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References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
Further Reading[edit | edit source]
- Principles and Practice of Antimicrobial Therapy: Antimycotics, Antivirals, and Antiparasitics by Stephen A. Morse, Timothy A. Mietzner, Steve Miller
- Antimycotics: Current Trends in the Discovery and Development of Antifungal Drugs by William R. Strohl, Michael R. McGechie
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