Nr566 week 2 tuvia 2024 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Amphotericin B - ANSWER -polyene macrolide -broad spectrum antifungal *HIGHLY TOXIC* -only given for infections that are progressive and potentially fatal - given IV only Amphotericin B Black Box Warning - ANSWER should only be used in the setting of a potentially life-threatening infection Amphotericin B side effects - ANSWER -infusion reactions (fever, chills,rigors, nausea, headache) -neprhotoxic -bone marrow suppression Itraconazole (Sporanox) - ANSWER -alternative to am...