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 Caspofungin

 Micofungin

Mechanism

They inhibit the synthesis of Beta 1 2 glycan

 Glycan  component of Bacterial cell wall

Clinical uses

Caspofungin  C  Candida infections irresponsive to Amphotericin B

Micafungin  Mico

 Mi  Mucocutaneous candidiasis

 Co  prophylaxis of candidiasis

Echinocandins  candy  Candidiasis

Toxicity

Diarrhoea, vomit, rash and Headache

 Micafungin  release of histamine

Systemic Drugs for Superficial Infections

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G  Griseofulvin

T  Terbinafine

A  Azoles

 These are used orally for Dermatophytosis
of skin, hairs and nails

Topical for superficial Treatment
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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman