Fosfluconazole

Fosfluconazole

Fosfluconazole (pronounced: fos-flu-con-a-zole) is an antifungal medication used to treat and prevent a variety of fungal infections. It is a prodrug of the antifungal drug fluconazole.

Etymology

The term "Fosfluconazole" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "Fos-" is short for phosphate, referring to the phosphate ester group in its structure, and "fluconazole" is the active drug that is released in the body after administration.

Pharmacology

Fosfluconazole is a prodrug of fluconazole, meaning it is metabolized in the body to produce the active drug, fluconazole. This allows for a more controlled release of the drug, potentially reducing side effects and improving efficacy.

Usage

Fosfluconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections, including Candidiasis, Cryptococcosis, and Coccidioidomycosis. It is also used as a prophylactic treatment in patients with weakened immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy or HIV patients.

Side Effects

Like all medications, Fosfluconazole can cause side effects. Common side effects include nausea, headache, and abdominal pain. More serious side effects can include liver damage and QT prolongation, although these are rare.

Related Terms

• Antifungal
• Prodrug
• Fluconazole
• Phosphate
• Candidiasis
• Cryptococcosis
• Coccidioidomycosis
• Chemotherapy
• HIV
• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Liver damage
• QT prolongation

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Fosfluconazole
• Wikipedia's article - Fosfluconazole

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