Antimycotic | Agent

Azoles (e.g., fluconazole, voriconazole) inhibit the enzyme lanosterol 14α-demethylase, preventing the production of ergosterol and weakening the cell membrane.

Echinocandins (e.g., caspofungin) target the fungal cell wall by inhibiting the synthesis of β-(1,3)-D-glucan, a critical structural component. Clinical Applications and Administration antimycotic agent

The choice of an antimycotic agent depends heavily on the infection's location and severity. Antifungal Agents - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH Azoles (e