antifungaler
Antifungaler, or antifungal agent, refers to any substance that kills or inhibits growth of fungi. They are used to treat fungal infections that can range from superficial skin conditions to invasive systemic diseases. Antifungals can be applied topically or given systemically and may be natural products, semi-synthetic derivatives, or fully synthetic compounds. Their selection depends on the organism involved, site of infection, and patient factors.
Most antifungal drugs act by targeting fungal cell membranes or cell walls, or by interfering with nucleic
Clinical use depends on spectrum and infection site. Azoles are common for many superficial and some systemic