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174 PART 4 Antifungal Drugs<br />

What They’re Good For<br />

Amphotericin B formulations remain the drugs<br />

of choice for cryptococcal meningitis and serious<br />

forms of some other fungal infections, such as<br />

those caused by dimorphic fungi and some molds.<br />

Because of their broad spectrum, they are also a<br />

reasonable choice if fungal infection is suspected<br />

but the infecting organism is not known, as in<br />

febrile neutropenia. Their use in candidiasis and<br />

aspergillosis has de clined with the availability of<br />

newer, safer agents.<br />

Don’t Forget!<br />

Double-check that dose of amphotericin B; which<br />

formulation are you using?

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