In vitro susceptibilities of zygomycetes to combinations of antimicrobial agents

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2002 Aug;46(8):2708-11. doi: 10.1128/AAC.46.8.2708-2711.2002.

Abstract

Combinations of antimicrobial agents were tested against 35 strains of zygomycetes. The interaction between amphotericin B and rifampin was synergistic or additive. Flucytosine alone was inactive and, upon combination with amphotericin B, synergy was not achieved. The combination of amphotericin B with terbinafine was synergistic for 20% of strains, and the interaction between terbinafine and voriconazole was synergistic for 44% of strains. Antagonism was not observed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / pharmacology
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Drug Synergism
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Mucorales / drug effects*
  • Zygomycosis / microbiology*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Drug Combinations
  • Amphotericin B