amoebas and worms Flashcards
1
Q
Leishmaniasis
A
Found in sand flies
Miltefosine
2
Q
Amoebiasis (Amoebic dysentary - Entamoeba histolytica)
A
Azoles! (Metronidazole, Tinidazole)
3
Q
Metronidazole (Flagyl) Warnings
A
Not to be used in first trimester of pregnancy
CNS effects - seizures, encephalopathy, neuropathy, aseptic meningitis
Liver - dose adjustment needed for hepatic impairment
4
Q
Metronidazole (Flagyl) Drug interactions
A
Alcohol - hepato/cardio toxicity, abdominal stuff
Disulfiram (alcoholic med) use in past 2 weeks
5
Q
3 Antihelmintics
A
Mebendazole**
Abendazole (mostly tapeworms)
Pyrantel
6
Q
Cysticital drug
A
Praziquantel
