Azoles antifungals are a class of medications used for topical or systemic conditions caused by fungal infections. They are classified into two families, triazoles and imidazoles. Azole antifungals are relatively safe medications although they have some side effects. Here are some catchy mnemonics to memorize azole’s information.
Azoles antifungals
indications include:
Fluconazole - Fluconazole flows into CNS (used for
cryptococcal meningitis)
Clotrimazole - Cutaneous (topical)
Voriconazole - inVasive aspergillosis, Visual disturbances
Posaconazole - decreases Potassium levels, Prophylaxis for
invasive aspergillosis
Classification of
azoles antifungals (IMIDAZOLES remember COMET-K):
Clotrimazole
Oxiconazole
Miconazole
Econazole
Tioconazole
Ketoconazole
Classification of
azoles antifungals (TRIAZOLES remember FIT VIP):
Fluconazole
Itraconazole
Terconazole
Voriconazole
Isavuconazole
Posaconazole
Side effects of
azole antifungals include ( remember alpha VIP)
Anorexia
Lethargy
Pruritis
Hepatitis
Allergic rash
Visual disturbance
Prolonged QT interval
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