anti-scabies and anti-pedicular agents Flashcards
1
Q
compounds used to control the mite sarcoptes scabei
A
scabicides
2
Q
scabicide obtained from Peru balsam and other resins, immediate relief from itching
A
Benzyl Benzoate
[Ben! Ben! kaluta!]
3
Q
scabicide, used to eliminate head, body, and crab lice
A
Pyrethrin
set the lice on pyr!
4
Q
enhances the pediculocide effects of pyrethrins
A
Piperonyl butoxide
[pipe+pire= more fire]
5
Q
scabicide for headlice only
A
Permethrin