Synergistic effect of ibuprofen with itraconazole and fluconazole against Cryptococcus neoformans

Autor: Letícia Fernandes da Rocha, Bruna Pippi, Alexandre Meneghello Fuentefria, Adelina Mezzari
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 56 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2175-9790
DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902019000318599
Popis: The present study investigated the association of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen with itraconazole, fluconazole and amphotericin B against Cryptococcus neoformans isolates. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was found according to M27-A3 protocol and in vitro interactions were evaluated using checkerboard microdilution method. Synergism was demonstrated between azoles and ibuprofen for most isolates. However, no synergistic effects were seen when amphotericin B was combined with ibuprofen. Therefore, our results suggest that ibuprofen presents clinical potential when combined with azole drugs in the treatment of cryptococcosis.
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