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Chapter 91 Antifungal Agents Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Systemic Mycoses Treatment can be difficult. Infections often resist treatment. Treatment may require prolonged therapy with drugs that frequently prove toxic. Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 2 Major Groups of Antifungal Agents 1. Drugs for systemic mycoses infections 2. Drugs for superficial mycoses infections Note: A few drugs are used for both. Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 3 Antifungal Agents 1. Systemic mycoses infections Opportunistic • Immunocompromised host Candidiasis, aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, mucormycosis Nonopportunistic • Can occur in any host Sporotrichosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 4 Antifungal Agents 2. Superficial mycoses infections Candidiasis Dermatophytes Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 5 Four Classes of Antifungal Drugs 1. 2. 3. 4. Polyene antibiotics Azoles Echinocandins Pyrimidine analogs Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 6 Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 7 Amphotericin B Broad-spectrum antifungal agent (also used against some protozoa) Highly toxic Infusion reaction and renal damage occur in all patients to varying degrees Must be given IV – no oral administration Uses Drug of choice for most systemic mycoses Before ampho B, systemic fungal infections were usually fatal Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 8 Amphotericin B Mechanism of action Binds to ergosterol (much more than cholesterol) in fungal cell membrane • Bacterial cell membranes lack sterols • Fungi damaged more than human cells Increases the permeability Cell leaks intracellular cations (especially potassium) Fungistatic or fungicidal Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 9 Amphotericin B Adverse effects Infusion reactions Nephrotoxicity Hypokalemia Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 10 Amphotericin B Infusion reaction Fever, chills, rigors, nausea, and headache Caused by release of proinflammatory cytokines Symptoms begin 1-3 hours after starting infusion and last for about 1 hour Less intense with lipid-based ampho B formulations Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 11 Amphotericin B Infusion reaction (cont’d) Mild reactions – pretreatment options • Diphenhydramine plus acetaminophen • Aspirin can help – may increase renal damage IV meperidine or dantrolene can be given if rigors occur. Hydrocortisone can be given with caution. Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 12 Amphotericin B Nephrotoxicity Extent of kidney damage related to total dose administered over the full course of treatment If total dose >4 g, residual impairment likely Damage minimized by infusing 1 L of saline on days of treatment Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 13 Amphotericin B Nephrotoxicity (cont’d) Avoid other nephrotoxic drugs concurrently. • Aminoglycosides, cyclosporins NSAIDs should also be avoided. Monitor serum creatinine q 3-4 days. • Reduce dosage if >3.5 mg/dL Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 14 Amphotericin B Hypokalemia Results from damage to the kidneys May need potassium supplements Monitor serum levels Hematologic effects Can cause bone marrow suppression • Anemia – monitor hematocrit Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 15 Azoles Broad-spectrum antifungal drugs 5/14 – can be an alternative to ampho B for most systemic mycoses Lower toxicity Can be given orally Disadvantage Inhibit P450 drug-metabolizing enzymes and can increase the levels of many other drugs Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 16 Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 17 Itraconazole (Sporanox) Azole group of antifungal agents Lower toxicity level Uses Systemic mycoses (alternative to ampho B) Mechanisms of action Inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol Inhibits fungal cytochrome P450-dependent enzymes Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 18 Itraconazole (Sporanox) Side effects (well tolerated in usual doses) Cardiosuppression • Transient decrease in ventricular ejection fraction Liver damage • Watch for signs of liver dysfunction Can inhibit drug metabolizing enzymes GI effects • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 19 Fluconazole (Diflucan) Azole group of antifungal agents Fungistatic Same mechanism of action as itraconazole Oral absorption good IV and oral dosage the same Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 20 Fluconazole (Diflucan) Adverse effects Nausea Headache Vomiting Abdominal pain Diarrhea Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 21 Voriconazole (Vfend) Azole group of antifungal agents Broad spectrum of fungal pathogens Uses Candidemia Invasive aspergillosis Esophageal candidiasis Scedosporium apiospermum–resistant infections Mechanism of action Suppresses synthesis of ergosterol Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 22 Voriconazole (Vfend) Adverse effects Hepatotoxicity Visual disturbances, hallucinations Fetal injury Hypersensitivity reactions Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain Headache Drug interactions Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 23 Ketoconazole (formerly Nizoral) Azole group of antifungal agents Mechanism of action Inhibits ergosterol Uses: Alternative to ampho B for systemic mycoses Less toxic and only somewhat less effective Slower effects More useful in suppressing chronic infections than in treating severe, acute infections Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 24 Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 25 Ketoconazole (formerly Nizoral) Adverse effects (generally well tolerated) GI (can be reduced if given with food) Hepatotoxicity • Rare but potentially fatal hepatic necrosis Effect on sex hormones • Can inhibit steroid synthesis in humans Other adverse effects • Rash, itching, dizziness, fever, chills, constipation, diarrhea, photophobia, and headache Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 26 Flucytosine (Ancobon) Pyrimidine analog Uses Resistance common Serious infections of susceptible strains of Candida and Cryptococcus neoformans Often used with ampho B Extreme caution in patient with renal impairment or hematologic disorders Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 27 Flucytosine (Ancobon) Adverse effects Hematologic • Bone marrow suppression Hepatotoxicity • Inhibits hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 28 Drugs for Superficial Mycoses Mycoses caused by two groups of organisms Candida species • Usually in mucous membranes and moist skin • Chronic infections may involve scalp, skin, and nails Dermatophytic infections (eg, ringworm) • Usually confined to skin, hair, and nails • More common than Candida infections in nails Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 29 Drugs for Superficial Mycoses Oral candidiasis (thrush) Vulvovaginal candidiasis 75% of women experience at least once Risk factors • Pregnancy, obesity, diabetes, debilitation, HIV, oral contraceptives, systemic glucocorticoids, anticancer agents, and systemic antibiotics Onychomycosis Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 30 Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 31 Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 32 Drugs for Superficial Mycoses Dermatophytic infections (eg, ringworm) Tinea pedis (feet) Tinea corporis (body) Tinea cruris (groin) Tinea capitis (scalp) Drugs Clotrimazole – topical Griseofulvin – oral Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 33 Griseofulvin (Grifulvin) Uses Superficial mycoses Ineffective systemic mycoses Inhibits fungal mitosis Adverse effects Transient headache Rash Gastrointestinal Insomnia Tiredness Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 34 Nystatin (Mycostatin) Polyene antibiotic Used only for candidiasis Drug of choice for intestinal candidiasis Also used for candidal infections in skin, mouth, esophagus, and vagina Can be administered orally or topically Elsevier Inc. items and derived items © 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 35