Anti-helminthics COPY Flashcards

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Mebendazole

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MOA: Inhibits microtubule function
MOR: Mutation in beta - tubulin

-Formerly main drug of choice for most intestinal round worms

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Albendazole

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MOA: inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization

Multiple doses need to needed to eradicate whipworm
One dose for other worms

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Pyrantel

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Used to be available as prescription, now OTC

-All intestinal round worms covered by pyrantel and mebendazole

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Ivermectin

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MOA: against arthropods

-Scabies: use w/ topical treatments

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Praziquantel

-MOA

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MOA: Opens Ca channels, result in tetanic contraction of worms and vacuolization of the integument

  • Kills only adult tapeworns
  • Skin invading cercariae and larval schitosomes are not affected
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MOA: Inhibits microtubule function
MOR: Mutation in beta - tubulin

-Formerly main drug of choice for most intestinal round worms

A

Mebendazole

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MOA: inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization

Multiple doses need to needed to eradicate whipworm
One dose for other worms

A

Albendazole

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Used to be available as prescription, now OTC

-All intestinal round worms covered by pyrantel and mebendazole

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Pyrantel

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MOA: against arthropods

-Scabies: use w/ topical treatments

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Ivermectin

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MOA: Opens Ca channels, result in tetanic contraction of worms and vacuolization of the integument

  • Kills tapeworns
  • Skin invading cercariae and larval schitosomes are not affected
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Praziquantel

-MOA

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