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flucytosine and Chemical Dependence

flucytosine has been researched along with Chemical Dependence in 10 studies

Flucytosine: A fluorinated cytosine analog that is used as an antifungal agent.
flucytosine : An organofluorine compound that is cytosine that is substituted at position 5 by a fluorine. A prodrug for the antifungal 5-fluorouracil, it is used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Seven young men developed disseminated candidiasis within 10 days of a single episode of intravenous heroin abuse."7.67Exogenous ocular candidiasis associated with intravenous heroin abuse. ( Collignon, PJ; Dunlop, C; Harding, JA; Sorrell, TC, 1984)
"Two cases of heroin abusers who developed disseminated candidiasis are reported."7.67Disseminated candidiasis with extensive folliculitis in abusers of brown Iranian heroin. ( Baudraz-Rosselet, F; Calandra, T; Francioli, P; Glauser, MP; Grigoriu, D; Ruffieux, C, 1985)
"Seven young men developed disseminated candidiasis within 10 days of a single episode of intravenous heroin abuse."3.67Exogenous ocular candidiasis associated with intravenous heroin abuse. ( Collignon, PJ; Dunlop, C; Harding, JA; Sorrell, TC, 1984)
"Two cases of heroin abusers who developed disseminated candidiasis are reported."3.67Disseminated candidiasis with extensive folliculitis in abusers of brown Iranian heroin. ( Baudraz-Rosselet, F; Calandra, T; Francioli, P; Glauser, MP; Grigoriu, D; Ruffieux, C, 1985)
"One of two cases of endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis in abusers of intravenously administered drugs was treated successfully by subtotal pars plana vitrectomy; amphotericin B administered by intravitreal, periocular, and systemic routes; and flucytosine administered systemically."3.66Endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis in drug abusers. ( Clarkson, JG; Doft, BH; Forster, RK; Rebell, G, 1980)
"Miconazole was found to be an effective agent in some patients when administered in a dosage of 2400 mg/day."1.27Fungal endophthalmitis in narcotic abusers. Medical and surgical therapy in 10 patients. ( Billson, F; Clifton-Bligh, P; Gallo, J; Gregory-Roberts, J; Grunstein, H; Playfair, J, 1985)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19909 (90.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (10.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yamahiro, A1
Lau, KH1
Peaper, DR1
Villanueva, M1
Sorrell, TC1
Dunlop, C1
Collignon, PJ1
Harding, JA1
Stenson, S1
Brookner, A1
Rosenthal, S1
Doft, BH1
Clarkson, JG1
Rebell, G1
Forster, RK1
Elliott, JH1
O'Day, DM1
Gutow, GS1
Podgorski, SF1
Akrabawi, P1
Snip, RC1
Michels, RG1
Gioannini, P1
Gallo, J1
Playfair, J1
Gregory-Roberts, J1
Grunstein, H1
Clifton-Bligh, P1
Billson, F1
Calandra, T1
Francioli, P1
Glauser, MP1
Baudraz-Rosselet, F1
Ruffieux, C1
Grigoriu, D1
Harris, PD1
Yeoh, CB1
Breault, J1
Meltzer, J1
Katz, S1

Reviews

1 review available for flucytosine and Chemical Dependence

ArticleYear
Meningitis Caused by Candida Dubliniensis in a Patient with Cirrhosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
    Mycopathologia, 2016, Volume: 181, Issue:7-8

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Brain; Candida; Candidiasis; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Fatal Outcome;

2016

Other Studies

9 other studies available for flucytosine and Chemical Dependence

ArticleYear
Exogenous ocular candidiasis associated with intravenous heroin abuse.
    The British journal of ophthalmology, 1984, Volume: 68, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Candidiasis; Eye Diseases; Flucytosine; Heroin; Humans; Male; Substance-Relat

1984
Bilateral endogenous necrotizing scleritis due to Aspergillus oryzae.
    Annals of ophthalmology, 1982, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amphotericin B; Aspergillosis; Aspergillus oryzae; Child; Cocaine; Eye Diseases;

1982
Endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis in drug abusers.
    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1980, Volume: 98, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Aspergillosis; Endophthalmitis; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; Microbiological

1980
Mycotic endophthalmitis in drug abusers.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 1979, Volume: 88, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Administration, Topical; Adult; Amphetamines; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agent

1979
Pars plana vitrectomy in the management of endogenous Candida endophthalmitis.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 1976, Volume: 82, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Candida albicans; Candidiasis; Endophthalmitis; Flucytosine; Humans; Male; Mi

1976
[Mycotic endocarditis].
    Minerva medica, 1977, Aug-04, Volume: 68, Issue:37

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Aspergillosis; Candidiasis; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Endo

1977
Fungal endophthalmitis in narcotic abusers. Medical and surgical therapy in 10 patients.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1985, Apr-01, Volume: 142, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Candidiasis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Endophthalmitis; Female; Flucytosine;

1985
Disseminated candidiasis with extensive folliculitis in abusers of brown Iranian heroin.
    European journal of clinical microbiology, 1985, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Candidiasis; Conjunctivitis; Female; Flucytosine; Folliculitis; Heroin; Human

1985
Fungal endocarditis secondary to drug addiction. Recent concepts in diagnosis and therapy.
    The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 1972, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Aortic Valve Insufficiency; Benzene Derivatives; Candidiasis; Endocarditis; F

1972