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Which of the following statements about Fluconazole is most accurate

A
It is it effective in the treatment of Aspergillosis
B
It does not penetrate the blood brain barrier
C
It's oral bioavailability is less than that of ketoconazole
D
It inhibits demethylation of lanosterol
High-Yield Explanation
Ref-KDT 6/e p761 Azoles act by inhibiting the enzyme lanosterol-14-alpha-demethvlase.resulting in reduced ergosterol synthesis. It has very good CNS penetration and oral bioavailability. It is not very effective against aspergillosis (voriconazole is thedrug of choice).

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