What is an antifungal antibiotic?
Correspondingly, is an antifungal considered an antibiotic?
Antifungal drugs and antibiotics are both types of antimicrobials, meaning that they kill or stop the growth of microscopic organisms. Antifungal drugs save lives by treating dangerous fungal infections, just like antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
Thereof, what is the strongest antifungal medication?
Amphotericin B, an effective but relatively toxic drug, has long been the mainstay of antifungal therapy for invasive and serious mycoses. However, newer potent and less toxic triazoles and echinocandins are now often recommended as first-line drugs for many invasive fungal infections.
You are more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or take antibiotics. Fungi can be difficult to kill. For skin and nail infections, you can apply medicine directly to the infected area. Oral antifungal medicines are also available for serious infections.