Dh Pharmacology 9: Antifungal/ Antiviral Agents

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1. Name the least toxic antifungal agent useful in the tx of oral candidiasis:

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1. Nistatin
-side effects uncommon
-aqueous suspension, vaginal tablet, lozenge, cream ointment.
-caution for diabetics, contains sugar.

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2. State 3 dose forms of an antifungal usedful in dentistry and descride their pros & cons:

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2.

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3. State two other antifungal agents useful for oral candidiasis & state one problem with each & when is administration of each appropriate?

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3.

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4. Describe the reason for the difficulty associated with the tx of herpes simlex labialis with antiviral agents?

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4.

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5. Describe any useful, clinically proved effect of either the topical or systemic use in dentistry to treat Herpes:

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5.

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6. Explain the significance of a pt taking AZT, ddl, ddC, d4T, NVP, and ritonavir:

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6.

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7. Describe the serious adverse rxns associated with AZT

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7.

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8. Describe how drug combinations are used to manage HIV:

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8.

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9. List the therapeutic use of 2 different interferons:

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9.

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What are common oral fungal infections?

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Candidiasis
Herpes Simplex Virus
Oral Thrush

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What does Candida albicans affect?

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primary cause for fungal infection of the oral mucosa - Candidiasis or oral thrush

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What antifungal agents can be used to treat candidiasis?

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Nistatin
Clotrimazole
Ketoconazole
Fluconazole