Question

Fluconazole is _____ drug.

• A. Antibacterial
• B. Antifungal
• C. Antiviral
• D. Antimalarial

Hint:

Fluconazole is an azole antifungal drug that inhibits ergosterol synthesis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Fluconazole belongs to the azole group of antifungal drugs.

Step 1: Fungal cell membranes contain ergosterol.

Step 2: Fluconazole inhibits synthesis of ergosterol.

Step 3: Without proper ergosterol synthesis, fungal cell membrane function is disturbed.

Step 4: This inhibits fungal growth.

Step 5: Therefore, fluconazole is an antifungal drug. \[ \boxed{\text{Antifungal}} \]