Infectious Disease Section 5.3- Antifungal Agents
From Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist
May 25, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
This episode reviews major antifungal medications and practical nursing considerations for their use.
Fungal infections are commonly encountered across healthcare settings, ranging from oral thrush and vaginal yeast infections to serious systemic infections in critically ill patients. In this episode, we’ll review the major antifungal medications nurses should know, including azoles, echinocandins, polyenes, and topical antifungals. We’ll focus on practical nursing considerations such as monitoring for adverse effects, recognizing important drug interactions, administration tips, and patient education points. By the end of the episode, listeners will have a stronger understanding of how antifungal medications work and how nurses play a key role in ensuring safe and effective treatment. You can find the full 16+ hour nursing pharmacology review course, including PDF handouts, cheat sheets, practice questions, and on-demand videos  at meded101.com!
People in this episode
Host: Eric Christianson
Topics covered
- antifungal agents
- nursing considerations
- adverse effects
- drug interactions
- patient education
Keywords
- fungal infections
- antifungal medications
- nursing pharmacology
- patient safety
- drug administration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: meded101.com
Products: azoles, echinocandins, polyenes, topical antifungals
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