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appendix 2 Spectrum of Activity 287<br />

Table A–3<br />

Clinically Useful Spectra of Activity for Empiric Antifungal Selection<br />

Candida albicans,<br />

C. parapsilosis,<br />

C. tropicalis Candida glabrata Candida krusei Cryptococcus Aspergillus Zygomycetes<br />

Fluconazole 11 1/2 11<br />

Itraconazole 11 1/2 1/2 11 1<br />

Voriconazole 11 1 11 11 11<br />

Posaconazole 11 1 11 11 11 1<br />

Amphotericin 11 1 11 11 11 11<br />

Anidula/caspo/mica 11 11 11 1<br />

Key: 11 5 good activity; 1 5 some activity; 1/2 5 variable activity<br />

Abbreviation: Anidula/caspo/mica 5 anidulafungin, caspofungin, micafungin.

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