Definition of antifungal in English:
antifungal
adjectiveantɪˈfʌŋɡ(ə)lˌanˌtīˈfəNGɡəl
Used to prevent fungal growth; active against fungi.
ringworm can be treated with antifungal cream
coconut oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties
Example sentencesExamples
- Another treatment option is an antifungal mouthwash.
- This condition can sometimes be hard to treat and may require shaving the beard and applying anti-fungal cream.
- Bee propolis and olive leaf are naturally anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-fungal.
- Clinical trials to further test antifungal therapy for chronic sinusitis are being planned.
- Although not evaluated in a systematic way, azole antifungal compounds are alternative therapies.
- To maintain clinical and mycologic control, a longer duration of initial therapy is recommended to achieve remission before beginning a maintenance antifungal regimen.
- Nystatin is a polyene antifungal drug that binds directly to ergosterol in the cell membrane.
- Basil Oil has an active constituents that may be antibacterial, insecticidal and antifungal.
- Apply topical over-the-counter or prescription antifungal medications as indicated.
nounantɪˈfʌŋɡ(ə)lˌanˌtīˈfəNGɡəl
An antifungal drug or other substance.
the patient responded well to systemic antifungals
Example sentencesExamples
- The problem with using too many antifungals is that the yeast may eventually become resistant to the medication.
- Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to tell you if any drugs you are already taking will interact with a specific antifungal.
- It is a potent antifungal even more powerful than the drug Nystatin.
- Stronger forms of topical treatments and antifungals in tablet form are only available on prescription.
- According to the release, an oral antifungal is the only effective cure.
- The patient responded well to systemic anti-fungals.