43. Antiprotozoal drugs

Question 1

Atovaquone and pentamidine are used to treat __

Answer 1

Pneumocystosis caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii (a fungal infection but antifungals are not effective to treat it)

Question 2

Iodoquniol, metronidazole, and paromocycin are used to treat __

Answer 2

Intestinal amebiasis

Question 3

Effective against bacteria, including anaerobic bacteria, and protozoans and helminths; interacts w alcohol

Answer 3

Metronidazole