Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Introductory Clinical Pharmacology Chapter 15 Antifungal Drugs

Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Antifungal Drugs: Actions and Uses Fungicidal or fungistatic Used prophylactically to prevent fungal infection in immunocompromised patients Used to treat: Superficial and deep fungal infections; systemic infections; superficial infections of nailbeds, oral, anal and vaginal areas –Examples: athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, nail fungus, yeast infections, candidiasis

Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Medications to Recognize fluconzaole (Diflucan) griseofulvin (Grisulvin V) Sporanox ketoconazole (Nizoral) nystatin (Mycostatin) Lamisil

Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Antifungal Drugs: Adverse Reactions Topical administration: Integumentary reactions –Irritation and burning sensation; redness, stinging; abdominal pain (vaginal preparations) Systemic administration –Headache; rash; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; anorexia and malaise; abdominal, joint, or muscle pain

Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Nursing Process: Assessment Preadministration assessment –Assess for signs of the infection before giving the first dose; take and record vital signs –Inspect superficial fungal infections of the skin or skin structures and record –Ask about pain and to describe white plaques or sore areas of the oral or perineal areas and any vaginal discharge

Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Nursing Process: Evaluation The therapeutic effect is achieved; signs and symptoms of infection improve; optimal skin integrity is maintained Adverse reactions are identified, reported, and managed Patient and family demonstrate understanding of the drug regimen Patient verbalizes the importance of complying with the prescribed therapeutic regimen

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