Anti-Scabies & Anti-Pedicular Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Obtained from Peru balsam and other resins.
A
Benzyl Benzoate
2
Q
TRUE OR FALSE
Benzyl Benzoate is neurotoxic to the mites but not lice.
A
False, both mites and lice
3
Q
General antipruritic, it is used to eliminate head, body, and crab lice.
A
Crotamiton
4
Q
Derived from chrysanthemum plants.
A
Pyrethrin
5
Q
Enhances the pediculicide effects of pyrethrins.
A
PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
6
Q
New Kwell®
* For head lice only.
A
Permethrin
7
Q
Old Kwell®
* Gamma-benzene hexachloride
A
Lindane
8
Q
ADR of Lindane?
A
Neurotoxicity
9
Q
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