Which of the following systemic antifungal agents can be administered intravenously?
A) fluconazole (Diflucan®)
B) ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
C) griseofulvin (Grifulvin V®)
D) caspofungin (Cancidas®)
D) caspofungin (Cancidas®)
D) The systemic antifungal agent called caspofungin (Cancidas®) can be administered intravenously. It is used for a variety of serious internal fungal infections, and often in patients who cannot use or do not respond to other antifungals. It is administered IV via slow infusion, which can take at least 1 hour to complete.
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