Candida lusitaniae are a species of the yeast Candida, which actually occurs as a commensal in the human body, but can also cause infections in immunodeficiency. Infections of the lungs in particular can develop into fungemia, a form of sepsis (blood poisoning). The opportunistic pathogenicity of the fungal species has been documented primarily in association … Candida Lusitaniae: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Flucytosine is the name given to a pyrimidine antifungal drug. The drug is used for the therapy of fungal diseases. What is flucytosine? In medicine, flucytosine is also known as 5-fluorocytosine, 5-FC, or flucytosinum. This refers to a heterocyclic organic compound that has a pyrimidine backbone. The active ingredient is considered a derivative of the … Flucytosine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Brivudine is commercially available in tablet form (Brivex). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. It was originally developed in the German Democratic Republic. Structure and properties Brivudine (C11H13BrN2O5, Mr = 333.1 g/mol) is a nucleoside analog related to thymidine. Effects Brivudine (ATC J05AB) has antiviral properties against herpes viruses. It inhibits … Brivudine
Products Antifungal products are commercially available as creams, ointments, powders, solutions, tablets, capsules, and injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antifungal agents are a structurally heterogeneous class of agents. However, several groups can be identified within the antifungals, such as the azole antifungals and the allylamines (see below). Effects Antifungals have antifungal, fungistatic, or … Antifungals
Brivudine is a nucleoside analog used as a virostatic agent for herpes simplex type 1 and herpes zoster infections. It is the drug of choice for these indications in patients older than 50 years. What is brivudine? Brivudine is a substance from the group of nucleoside analogues and is used for herpes simplex type 1 … Brivudine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Flucytosine is commercially available as an infusion solution (Ancotil). Although it would also be available orally, in many countries only drugs for parenteral administration are available. Structure and properties Flucytosine (C4H4FN3O, Mr = 129.1 g/mol) is a nucleoside analog of the pyrimidine base cytosine. Effects Flucytosine (ATC D01AE21, ATC J02AX01) has antifungal (fungistatic) properties. … Flucytosine