General & Dental Pharmacology • ~15 min to master
Triamcinolone acetonide = most used topical steroid in oral lesions. Nystatin = topical antifungal of choice. Fluconazole = systemic antifungal of choice. Oral candidiasis in steroid inhaler users = rinse mouth after use.
Corticosteroids & Antifungals is a high-yield topic in General & Dental Pharmacology. It has appeared in 5 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it a topic worth studying in this subject.General & Dental Pharmacology carries approximately 12 marks in the exam, and mastering Corticosteroids & Antifungals is essential for maximizing your score in this section.