Effect of amphotericin B, nystatin and miconazole on the polar lipids of Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis

From: Indian Journal of Pharmacology | Date: November 1, 2006| Author: Mahmoudabadi, A; Drucker, D | Copyright information

Introduction

face=+Italic; Candida albicansface=-Italic; is saprophytic yeast that causes candidiasis. Superficial candidiasis is usually treated with a topical preparation such as nystatin or miconazole, while disseminated infections require systemic therapy, e.g., amphotericin B. Amphotericin B, nystatin and miconazole inhibit the growth of many of fungi face=+Italic; inface=-Italic; face=+Italic; vitroface=-Italic; . The antifungal activity of these drugs has been reported to be d...